Joseph Mallord William Turner was quite a painter and quite a character. He's described as vulgar, uncouth, unsophisticated and cheap. And yet, he became one of England's most beloved artists through his groundbreaking vision and skill. We'll see how his interest in the Industrial Revolution and love of the natural world come together in this dazzling image and take a look at how he created something so gorgeous yet ominous. See the artwork at https://alonglookpodcast.com/11-keelmen-heaving-in-coals-by-moonlight-turner/ SHOW NOTES "A Long Look" theme is "Ascension" by Ron Gelinas youtu.be/jGEdNSNkZoo Episode theme is "The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave), Op. 26" by Felix Mendelssohn https://musopen.org/music/306-the-hebrides-fingals-cave-op-26/ Turner information https://www.nga.gov/collection/highlights/turner-keelmen-heaving-in-coals-by-moonlight.html https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.1225.html#overview The post 11 Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight – Turner appeared first on A Long Look.
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