The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons

作品描述

This painting by J. M. W. Turner depicts the dramatic scene of the burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons in London on October 16, 1834. The artwork captures the intense flames and smoke engulfing the Palace of Westminster, with the River Thames and Westminster Bridge visible in the background. Turner's use of light and color emphasizes the chaos and destruction of the event, reflecting his signature style of atmospheric effects.