Foul by God: River Landscape with Anglers Fishing From a Weir c. 1830

"Foul by God: River Landscape with Anglers Fishing From a Weir" is a watercolor painting by J. M. W. Turner, dating back to around 1830. Turner, known for his Romantic landscapes and exploration of light and atmosphere, captures a tranquil scene with soft washes of color and subtle details. The painting depicts a river with anglers fishing from a weir, a structure used to control water flow, with the distant hills and a hazy sky creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The title suggests a sense of awe and respect for nature's power, a theme often explored by Turner.