"gunship" - 1 õppematerjal

Joseph Mallord William Turner and "The Fighting 'Temeraire'

The painting technique is oil, 91 x 122 cm. The painting type is landscape. Now the painting "The Fighting 'Temeraire' " locates in National Gallery, London. The spectacularly colourful setting of the sun draws a parallel with the passing of the old warship. The old warship, which is called "Temeraire" is positioned well to the left of the painting. It's painted in dark tones. Behind this old warship you can see another ship. The gunship is painted in light tones. The `Temeraire' is shown travelling east, away from the sunset. The new steam- powered tug is smaller and more prosaic. Paint laid on thickly is used to render the sun's rays striking the clouds. No real distinction from water and sky. Turner has used the triangle of blue to frame a second triangle of masted ships. I like the painting because the colours are relaxing and the whole effect is very gorgeous.