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Stormy Sea Breaking on a Shore, between 1840 and 1845. Creator: JMW Turner
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Stormy Sea Breaking on a Shore, between 1840 and 1845. Creator: JMW Turner
Stormy Sea Breaking on a Shore; Waves Breaking on the Shore; Waves breaking on the Shore, between 1840 and 1845
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Crashing J M W Turner Jmw Turner Joseph Mallord William Turner Joseph Turner Movement Paintings Romantic Era Seascape Shore Spray Storm Turner Jmw Turner Joseph Mallord William View To Sea Wave Waves Yale Center For British Art
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This print captures the raw power and beauty of a stormy sea breaking on a shore, painted by the renowned British artist JMW Turner between 1840 and 1845. Turner, often referred to as the master of landscape painting, was known for his ability to convey movement and emotion through his brushstrokes. In this particular artwork, he skillfully depicts crashing waves against the rugged shoreline with an explosion of color and energy. The turbulent sea seems to come alive on canvas as each wave crashes onto the rocks, sending sprays of water into the air. The dramatic play between light and shadow adds depth to the scene, creating a sense of awe-inspiring grandeur. Turner's romantic style shines through in this piece, evoking feelings of both admiration and trepidation towards nature's immense power. His attention to detail is evident in every stroke, capturing not only the physicality but also the mood and atmosphere surrounding this tumultuous seascape. As we gaze upon this masterpiece from over a century ago at Yale Center for British Art, we are transported back in time to witness nature's untamed force frozen in oil paint. It serves as a reminder that despite our attempts at control or understanding, there will always be elements beyond our grasp - like these crashing waves - that continue to inspire wonderment within us.
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