Oberwesel 1840

"Oberwesel" is a watercolor painting by Joseph Mallord William Turner, created in 1840. The painting depicts a picturesque view of Oberwesel, a town in Germany, with the Rhine River winding through the landscape. Turner's signature use of light and color washes creates a dreamy, almost ethereal atmosphere, emphasizing the beauty and grandeur of the scene. The painting is a prime example of Turner's Romantic style, highlighting the sublime power of nature and capturing its ephemeral beauty.