A watercolour painting of Temeraire (the dragon) falling backwards through the sky, roaring a Divine Wind upward. Under him his the sea and behind him is the sun as it sets dramatically in a cloudy sky.

A watercolour sketch of Temeraire, this time seen from behind as he uses the Divine Wind to smash a wave into a ship. Again the sea is below him and the background is the setting sun.

Studies for The Fighting Temeraire
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Day13: #JMWTurner #TheFightingTemeraire (1838) #NationalGallery

Less than 200 days until ‘National Treasure’ J.M.W Turner painting goes on display | Laing Art Gallery

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#TheFightingTemeraire by #JMWTurner at the Laing.

Great to see this important work up close, set like a jewel among a supporting cast of impressive works illuminating the region’s history with ships.

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