When I look at this painting I want to lift my hands clear to the heavens and sing.
(The Slave Ship, 1840)
Here's another:
(The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons, 16th October, 1834)
They're both by Joseph Mallord William Turner. Who was rather dishy himself, or his self-portrait thought so:
One wonders what went on inside the heart and mind of a man whose fingers did these; and how he made such dismal subject matter seem so grand.
What do I know about art? Only that these paintings make me feel golden inside. If there's a heaven, I hope it's a Turner painting.
Just thought I'd share some of tonight's I-tertainment. 😀
Nice taste in Art. Yes I agree there always seems to be endless beauty in a painting regardless of the subject matter.
I like the first one, The Slave Ship, interesting and unreal…
It’s nice to know these ” I ” things… 😉
Amazing paintings. Maybe he was trying to convey that beauty can exist even in destruction and pain? That there’s a certain amount on grace that transcends all things. Or maybe I’m just projecting? :lol::heart:JCL.
Thank you for commenting friends. shared appreciation is enjoyable. i’m not sure what he was trying to convey and yes projection will in some way always be a part of appreciation or disparate viewpoints. i like to think perhaps he was painting his feeling-but again..i’m projecting.. 🙂
not knowing what he was feeling might be half the fun though 😀
i love Turner´s paintings! :up: Got a book full of his art!
painters I mean, lol.
I love , love, love Turner, it has always been one of my favourite paintings. They have something so nostalgic, love the colors!!! and the foggy places.
hi marina. i have a friend in London who first introduced me to his work. Before that I hadn’t seen any of it. I’m sure glad I have now, though. His work is so intense and yes, you’re right a feeling of nostalgia and also the majesty and darkness of emotion. i get a confused feeling sometimes…is this sad..? is this happy? joyful, bitter….? what is this? that is what makes it so interesting to me..i’ve never seen such use of color. it can only come from the soul 🙂