Ships Bearing up for Anchorage (‘The Egremont Sea Piece’) (1802) by J.M.W. Turner

Ships Bearing up for Anchorage ('The Egremont Sea Piece') - J.M.W. Turner - 1802

Artwork Information

TitleShips Bearing up for Anchorage ('The Egremont Sea Piece')
ArtistJ.M.W. Turner
Date1802
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions180 x 119.4 cm
Art MovementRomanticism
Current LocationPetworth House, Sussex, UK

About Ships Bearing up for Anchorage ('The Egremont Sea Piece')

“Ships Bearing up for Anchorage (‘The Egremont Sea Piece’)” is a distinguished artwork by J.M.W. Turner, created in 1802. This oil painting on canvas represents the Romanticism art movement. It measures 180 by 119.4 centimeters and embodies the marina genre. Currently, the artwork is housed in Petworth House, Sussex, UK.

The artwork masterfully depicts a maritime scene with several ships navigating towards anchorage. The turbulent sea is vividly portrayed with a palette of dark and moody hues, capturing the essence of the natural elements in turmoil. The sky above the unsettled sea is adorned with ominous clouds, which might be suggestive of an approaching storm or the calm following one. The play of light against the dark, stormy backdrop illustrates Turner’s profound ability to evoke emotion through contrasts and dramatic atmospheres. This evocative seascape not only showcases Turner’s exceptional skill in capturing the raw beauty and power of the sea but also reflects the intense emotional depth characteristic of the Romantic period.

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