Lyme Regis, Dorsetshire, England c. 1834

This watercolor by J.M.W. Turner, painted around 1834, depicts the dramatic scene of a storm breaking over the coastal town of Lyme Regis in Dorset, England. The tumultuous sky, rendered in swirling blues and yellows, contrasts with the calmer, golden tones of the receding tide and the town nestled on the cliffs. Turner's signature loose brushstrokes and atmospheric effects, characteristic of the Romanticism movement, create a sense of awe and the power of nature.