Joseph Mallord William Turner

The Interior of a Cannon Foundry

1797–8

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Artist: Joseph Mallord William Turner 1775–1851
Part of: Watercolours and Drawings Related to the 1797 North of England Tour, and Other Subjects
Medium: Graphite and watercolour on paper
Dimensions: Support: 247 × 347 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Accepted by the nation as part of the Turner Bequest 1856
Reference: D00873
Turner Bequest XXXIII B

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This watercolour shows workers forging cannon in a foundry. As in the picture of anchors being forged, Turner depicts industry which helped support Britain’s role in the French Revolutionary Wars. The location of this foundry is not confirmed, but Turner visited sites in Wales, the Midlands and the north of England at this time.

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