When studying art through the ages, a person will begin to notice certain similarities and difference that come to light during different ages. Frequently, it can be seen that one work of art could not have come into being without their predecessor works. The two works of art that I will be discussing are The Fighting Temeraire by J.M.W. Turner [Fig 1] and The Manneporte near Étretat by Claude Monet [Fig 2]. To begin, The Fighting Temeraire is an oil on canvas painting, measuring 90.7 x 121.6 cm, that was completed during the Romantic period by Joseph Mallord William Turner in 1839 (The Fighting Temeraire). This work is currently on display at The National Gallery, London and was originally painted on the Thames River outside of London. The
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Monet’s expression of Impressionism was outdoor scenes characterized by loose brush strokes that evoke a feeling of fleeting look at the subject put onto canvas (Impressionism). The Manneporte near Étretat certainly conveys these ideas. The colors are cool and evoke a reflection of the cool waters. The brush strokes are definitely loose and can clearly be seen on the canvas, which was a technique used by many Impressionist artists. The work does not capture a sense of reality, although it is portraying a realistic setting, but rather it gives the viewer a sense of a memory of something they have seen before, instead of a …show more content…
However, there are a couple of parallels that can be drawn. Obviously, the artist choice of subject matter are relatable to each other. The choice of a seascape is was not out of the ordinary for either artist. Turner painted many works with the sea as the subject during his career (Fox), and Monet love of outdoor scenes let him to also paint many works involving water and the sea. However, more than the subject matter there are clear aspects that link the paintings to one another and show a progression from the Romantic period to the Impressionistic. Both artists use light and loose brushstrokes to capture the emotion they are wishing the viewer to possess. Although more realistic, Turner’s work still gives a sense of the feeling of the subject without being too heavy handed in his creation. The sunset is an example that can be directly paralleled to Monet’s work. The colors and clouds are not precisely rendered, but rather are given just enough depth for the viewer to discern what the artist is trying to convey. The same can be said about Monet’s work of The Manneporte. The water and clouds are not precisely rendered, but are given just enough depth that the viewer can discern they are there and get a sense of the scene though the artist’s eyes. It can be seen why some have said that Turner is a precursor of the impressionist movement by his use of brush strokes, as well as
Monet’s expression of Impressionism was outdoor scenes characterized by loose brush strokes that evoke a feeling of fleeting look at the subject put onto canvas (Impressionism). The Manneporte near Étretat certainly conveys these ideas. The colors are cool and evoke a reflection of the cool waters. The brush strokes are definitely loose and can clearly be seen on the canvas, which was a technique used by many Impressionist artists. The work does not capture a sense of reality, although it is portraying a realistic setting, but rather it gives the viewer a sense of a memory of something they have seen before, instead of a …show more content…
However, there are a couple of parallels that can be drawn. Obviously, the artist choice of subject matter are relatable to each other. The choice of a seascape is was not out of the ordinary for either artist. Turner painted many works with the sea as the subject during his career (Fox), and Monet love of outdoor scenes let him to also paint many works involving water and the sea. However, more than the subject matter there are clear aspects that link the paintings to one another and show a progression from the Romantic period to the Impressionistic. Both artists use light and loose brushstrokes to capture the emotion they are wishing the viewer to possess. Although more realistic, Turner’s work still gives a sense of the feeling of the subject without being too heavy handed in his creation. The sunset is an example that can be directly paralleled to Monet’s work. The colors and clouds are not precisely rendered, but rather are given just enough depth for the viewer to discern what the artist is trying to convey. The same can be said about Monet’s work of The Manneporte. The water and clouds are not precisely rendered, but are given just enough depth that the viewer can discern they are there and get a sense of the scene though the artist’s eyes. It can be seen why some have said that Turner is a precursor of the impressionist movement by his use of brush strokes, as well as