Hero a Leander

Date: 1837

The painting depicts a more dramatic scene with elements of fantastic and romantic landscapes. In the foreground is a terrace with figurative sculptures lying in ruins. In the centre of the painting is a wild sea with violent waves and rocks. In the background we see ruins of ancient architecture and ruins under a wild sky with spiraling clouds and glimpses of the moon. Overall, the painting is dominated by dark blue and white hues that create an atmosphere of mystery and grandeur.

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Turner painted picture Hero a Leander in 1837. Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is long. 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.