"The Approach to Venice" (1844) is a masterpiece by J.M.W. Turner, showcasing his unparalleled ability to capture the ethereal beauty of Venice. This oil painting exemplifies Turner's late style, characterized by luminous colors and atmospheric effects that blur the line between reality and imagination. The artwork depicts a flotilla of barges and gondolas traversing the Venetian lagoon, with the city's silhouette barely visible in the distance. Turner's genius is evident in his portrayal of light, as he juxtaposes a full moon with the setting sun, creating a mystical interplay of celestial bodies. Turner's fascination with Venice is palpable in this piece, which resulted from his third and final visit to the city in 1840. The painting embodies the artist's exploration of air, light, and water, transforming Venice's architecture and waterways into a dreamlike vision. Turner's innovative technique is on full display, with his use of vibrant colors and loose brushwork creating a shimmering effect that captures the city's unique atmosphere. This approach revolutionized landscape painting and influenced future generations of artists. "The Approach to Venice" stands as a testament to Turner's mastery of color and light, his deep connection to Venice, and his ability to evoke emotion through landscape. It remains one of his most celebrated works, encapsulating the romantic allure of Venice and the artist's visionary style.
Sunrise with Sea Monsters by Joseph Mallord William Turner, Stretched Matte Canvas
Sunrise with Sea Monsters by Joseph Mallord William Turner, Stretched Matte Canvas
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Explore our living room and bedroom art section to introduce maximum artistic diversity into your home. This section showcases square canvas wall art designed for stunning arrangements of three above beds or sofas. The 16" x 16" size is ideal above beds and 2-seater sofas, while the 20" x 20" size complements 3-seater sofas.
Quality You Can See (and Feel)
We're serious about quality. Our canvases are made with a super-smooth cotton and polyester base, treated with a special coating. This means your images will be sharp, vibrant, and full of life. Plus, we use inks specifically designed to ensure the canvas colors will stay stunning for years to come. To avoid cropping images and affecting the canvas's quality, our canvases do not have the printed image extending onto the sides of the frame which is left white. Because of how we make our canvases, there might be a tiny difference in size (around +/- 1/8" or 3.2mm).
Good for Your Home, Good for the Earth
We believe in doing things right. That's why the frames for our canvases are crafted from radiata pine, sourced from forests that are managed responsibly. You can feel good knowing your art is helping to support sustainable practices.
Hanging Made Easy
We know you're excited to get your new art on the wall, so we've made it super simple! Each canvas comes with back hanging included for convenient placement. Just unpack it, find the perfect spot, and you're good to go. For most canvases, you can use nails but if you're purchasing a size greater than 30 inches you can also use screws.
Safe & Sound
We only use non-toxic, non-flammable latex inks for our canvases. You can relax and enjoy your art knowing it's safe for you and your family.
No More Slipping and Sliding
Each canvas has soft rubber dots on the bottom corners to keep it perfectly in place on your wall.
No unexpected customs fees: global production made local
Our canvas wall art is made locally in the UK, US or Australia depending on where your order comes from. This means your order should reach you fast (see arrival time indications at checkout). Whilst we can't guarantee shipment times, you will be kept up to date with your order shipment information as soon as your order is shipped and can use our shipping tracker to find out where it's at if there's any delays. The average time it takes to ship your canvas is 2.5 days from the date of your order.
Care instructions
If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.