Long Ship’s Lighthouse, Land’s End c. 1834 - 1835

This watercolor painting, "Long Ship’s Lighthouse, Land’s End" by J. M. W. Turner, captures the dramatic power of the sea. Painted in 1834-35, it depicts a stormy scene at Land's End in Cornwall, England. A ship is caught in the tempestuous waves, battling the treacherous coastline, while a lighthouse offers a beacon of hope amidst the chaos. Turner's characteristic loose brushstrokes and ethereal washes of color create a sense of motion and atmosphere, conveying the raw power of nature and the fragility of life at sea.