Amuze Art Lecture #14: The Fighting Temeraire by J. M. W. Turner

Amuze Art Lecture #14 discusses The Fighting Temeraire by J. M. W. Turner in the National Gallery in London. In 2005, this painting was voted the greatest painting in Britain, based on a poll by BBC Radio 4 that received over 100.000 votes. There are a several reasons for the popularity of this painting. 

1. It is an innovative painting by Turner, whose artistic style was ahead of his time.
2. It is painted by the most popular British painter. Most works by Turner are on display in England, which has contributed significantly to his popularity among the British.
3. The shiop played a significant role in Britain's history. The ship and its people fought heroically in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, as well as the Battle of Trafalgar.

Whether you are already a fan of this painting or not, we hope that this video increases your appreciation for this masterpiece. And if you want to learn more about artworks in the National Gallery (which recently reopened), The Fighting Temeraire is part of the Highlights Tour of the National Gallery available in the Amuze app (Android and iOS). 

​If you are interested in more two-minute art lectures, one of the following ones may interest you:

• #13: La Primavera by Sandra Botticelli
• #12 The Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David
• #10: Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze
• #9: The School of Athens by Raphael
• #8: The Artist's Studio by Gustave Courbet
• #6: Daniel in the Lions' Den by Peter Paul Rubens

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Cheers, Eelco