Calais Pier

ID: #9054 | Impressionism | Sea and ships

Date: 1803

This painting depicts a dramatic seascape with a stormy ocean and a sky full of storm clouds. We see several ships struggling to stay afloat despite the strong winds and high waves. The ships list and struggle with the harsh conditions, while several characters can be seen working on their decks. More ships loom on the horizon, suggesting that this scene may be part of a larger naval episode, perhaps a retreat or battle.

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Turner painted picture Calais Pier in 1803. Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is landscape. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851). English Romantic landscape painter. His style laid the foundations for Impressionism. In his time, he was considered a controversial artist, today, he is recognized for his approach to landscape painting. He worked with light (he used to be known as the painter of light). He also masterfully painted with watercolours. An example of his refined style, which influenced the French impressionists, is his Rain, Steam, Speed, in which he hinted at the form objects and plot of the painting using only the mixing of colours. A very similar work is also Fighting Temeraire (a battleship that rose to fame in the Battle of Trafalgar) from 1839, in which the famous ship pulls into the steamer docks for dismantling.