Peace – Burial at Sea (1842) by Joseph Mallord William Turner

Peace - Burial at Sea - Joseph Mallord William Turner - 1842

Artwork Information

TitlePeace - Burial at Sea
ArtistJoseph Mallord William Turner
Date1842
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions87 x 86.5 cm
Current LocationTate Gallery, London
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About Peace - Burial at Sea

Joseph Mallord William Turner is known for his captivating oil paintings, particularly the 1842 canvas painting Peace – Burial At Sea. The original artwork measures 8770 x 867 mm and can be viewed at the Tate Modern Gallery in London. The painting is said to portray a burial at sea of a friend of Turner’s, David Wilkie. It was first displayed alongside the Royal Academy of Art in London in 1842 as a tribute to Wilkie.

Peace – Burial At Sea serves as proof of Turner’s remarkable talent and ability to convey powerful emotions with an image. His exceptional artsy composition deftly communicates his sadness through his applied color palettes and layering technique while creating a harmonious feeling amongst the chaos. This artwork is an excellent representation of Turner’s skillful use of oil paint and emotive aesthetic signature.

The peaceful yet melancholic atmosphere created by Peace – Burial At Sea, might also be found in another iconic Turners piece, Landscape With A River And A Bay In The Distance which was created in 1840 and painted from his vision during his travels along the Rhine River. This beautiful landscape showcasesTurner’s extraordinary knack for fascinating eyes with bold colors and intricate composition filled with detail. Both pieces are examples of how Turner was able to capture life-like scenes that conveyed deep emotion on canvas with ease and grace, compelling viewers to experience them fully with each glance studying their layers.

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