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Turner’s paintings (including The Fighting Temeraire, Rain, Steam and Speed)

J.M.W. Turner was a British painter known for his vivid use of color and light. "The Fighting Temeraire" depicts an aging warship being towed to its final berth, symbolizing the end of an era and the rise of steam power. "Rain, Steam and Speed" illustrates the Industrial Revolution, capturing the dynamic energy of a train amid a storm. Both paintings showcase Turner’s mastery in conveying emotion through atmosphere, reflecting themes of change and the passage of time, while also highlighting his innovative approach to landscape and historical subjects.