The Fish Market at Hastings Beach 

Joseph Mallord William Turner's "The Fish Market at Hastings Beach" captures the bustling energy of a seaside market. The composition features a group of people gathered around a spread of fish, their figures dwarfed by the vastness of the sky and sea. The painting's loose brushstrokes and atmospheric haze create a sense of movement and fleeting light, characteristic of Turner's Romantic style. His focus on the dramatic sky and the receding coastline emphasize the power of nature, a recurring theme in his work.