Landscape with Waterfall
ca. 1796
Turner created this moody scene around 1796 when he was just a young prodigy obsessed with the sublime power of nature. Notice how the waterfall isn't painted with crisp lines, but with energetic, sweeping washes of grey that make the water look like it's actually rushing down the rocks. This piece is a perfect example of early Romanticism, where artists wanted you to feel the wildness of the outdoors rather than just look at a pretty picture. It’s fascinating to see the roots of his famous style here, long before he became the 'painter of light'.
- Technique
- Grey wash and ink
- Material
- Paper
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