Fort Vimieux

Date: 19th century
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: private collection

The image depicts a seascape during sunset with dramatic lighting. A large sailing ship can be seen on the horizon receding into the dark waters, while the sky and sea are enveloped in the golden and orange colours of the setting sun. A smaller boat and figures can be discerned in the foreground, illuminated by a soft glow. The whole scene creates a sense of peace and tranquility, yet with a touch of melancholy and mystery.

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Turner painted picture Fort Vimieux in 19th century. Prevailing color of this fine art print is yellow and its shape is landscape. This art piece is located in a private collection This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851). English Romantic landscape painter. His style laid the foundations for Impressionism. In his time, he was considered a controversial artist, today, he is recognized for his approach to landscape painting. He worked with light (he used to be known as the painter of light). He also masterfully painted with watercolours. An example of his refined style, which influenced the French impressionists, is his Rain, Steam, Speed, in which he hinted at the form objects and plot of the painting using only the mixing of colours. A very similar work is also Fighting Temeraire (a battleship that rose to fame in the Battle of Trafalgar) from 1839, in which the famous ship pulls into the steamer docks for dismantling.