Joseph Mallord William
Turner RA (1775-1851) The Mouth of the Avon, near Bristol, seen from
Cliffs below Clifton, c.1791-2. Pencil and watercolour heightened with
white. 22cm x 28.5 cm. Image: © Tennants Auctioneers Ltd.
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery – with the support of the Art Fund and the Friends of Bristol Art Gallery
– recently secured a watercolour of the Avon Gorge by JMW Turner
(1775-1851). It was painted during the young Turner’s stay with family
friends in Bristol when the artist was only sixteen years old.