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The Artist of this Painting is Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851). For the details about License of this Painting, Please refer to the following links.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Fighting-Temeraire-Tugged-to-Her-Last-Berth-To-Be-Broken-Up-1838        

Description:

This iconic oil painting depicts the magnificent HMS Temeraire, a celebrated warship, being towed to her final berth to be broken up. The composition is a poignant and dramatic commentary on the end of an era—the passing of sail power in favor of steam. The old warship, with its ghostly white sails and tall masts, is a stark contrast to the small, dark, and industrious steam tugboat pulling it. The scene is bathed in a sublime sunset, with the sky ablaze in brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds that reflect on the still, dark water below. The sun, a bright orb on the horizon, appears to be setting, mirroring the ship's own demise. A crescent moon is faintly visible in the upper-left corner, suggesting the beginning of a new cycle. The loose, expressive brushwork and luminous colors create a powerful atmosphere of both beauty and melancholy. The painting is a masterpiece of Romanticism, symbolizing the transition from the old to the new and the beauty found in change and decay.

Resource Type : Paintings