print (mezzotint and etching): "Little Devils Bridge Over the Russ Above Altdorft Swiss.d. [i.e. Switzerland]" from Liber Studiorum

Mountainous landscape, a deep narrow gorge with a single arched stone bridge. Pines grow at left, but trees in the foreground are bare. An animal skeleton at right adds to the feeling of isolation. Printed text ‘Drawn & Etched by J.M.W. Turner Esq.r R.A. P.P./ London, Published March 29 1809 by C. Turner, No. 50, Warren Street, Fitzroy Square/Engraved by Chas. Turner.’ Also 'Little Devils Bridge over the Russ above Altdorft.' ‘Ms’ at upper centre. [Mountainous series] ‘NCAM’ impression in circle at brc. ‘JMWT’ monogram at lower right. Originally issued in part 4 of the series.