The Fighting Temeraire, JMW Turner, 1839

• 100% Silk
• 100cm Tall x 120cm Wide
• Designed and Printed in Britain

'The Fighting Temeraire' is a renowned painting by J.M.W. Turner. It depicts the poignant scene of the warship HMS Temeraire towed by a steam-powered tugboat towards its final berth, bound for use as scrap. The artwork captures the fading majesty of the once-mighty warship, bathed in a vibrant golden light, contrasting with the smoky backdrop. Turner's masterful use of light and colour imbues the scene with a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, symbolising the end of an era as the age of sail gives way to steam. This painting is a testament to Turner's extraordinary ability to capture the beauty, grandeur, and fragility of human achievements, leaving a lasting impression on all who behold it.

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The painting can be found in the Tate's collection in London. Tate Images is part of Tate Enterprises Limited, the trading arm, of Tate. All its profits are covenanted to Tate each year and plays a vital role in supporting all four of its galleries, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St. Ives.