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JMW Turner, the man who painted with light

Updated on 12 April 202610 July 2025
Painting of an old warship, the HMS Téméraire, being towed by a small steam-powered tugboat at sunset. The ship appears ghostly and pale against a glowing sky of rich oranges, reds, and yellows. The calm water reflects the dramatic sky, while smoke trails from the tugboat’s funnel. The overall scene is peaceful but poignant, symbolising the end of an era.

JMW Turner didn’t just paint landscapes, he lit them on fire. Not literally, of course, though he was fond of a dramatic blaze or two. …

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