Warships

ID: #2355 | Impressionism | Sea and ships

Date: 1818
Medium: pencil watercolor
Location: Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

The painting depicts a historic ship at sea, which is the dominant element in the painting. The ship has multiple sails and is detailed, with decorations on the side and waves surrounding it. Other ships and rough seas can be seen in the background, adding drama to the scene. The work has an antique feel to it, possibly a 19th century painting. The painting technique used suggests it is an oil or watercolour painting.

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Turner painted picture Warships in 1818. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is landscape. This art piece is located in Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK. 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.