moment of peace of mind

Piper 2022-03-21 09:03:22

Turner after the age of 50 is bitter - his ambiguous relationship with his maid, his attachment to his father, and his stay with his mistress seem to fit the British definition of a decent gentleman. But looking back, perhaps only in this way can he be awe-inspiring and impressive. As a painter who was absolutely "avant-garde" at that time, how could his life be the same as that of ordinary people? It must have been a unique experience different from ordinary people that prompted him to find the moment in his paintings that gave him peace of mind. I thought that the reason why Turner's pursuit of light was so persistent might have a great relationship with his daily life. The early death of his mother, the doting of his father, and various imperfections in real life made his heart shattered and his life bleak. He left, even abandoned his original family, and then pursued the only painting that he could master alone. Consolation - find the light, find the light that is equal to God! No matter how strong the wind and rain, how high the waves, how early the sunrise, how dark the sunset, Turner's eyes can always find the existence of light in the complicated world. These lights and shadows show colorful and wonderful in different situations. More unique and deeper than anyone around

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  • J.M.W. Turner: Mr. Ruskin, can I pose you a somewhat "conundruous" question?

    John Ruskin: Please do, Mr. Turner.

    J.M.W. Turner: To which do you find yourself the more partial: a steak and kidney pie or veal and ham pie?

    [crowd laughs]

  • J.M.W. Turner: Flanders, still as flat as a witch's tit.