Calais Pier  1803

Full Title: Calais Pier, with French Poissards preparing for Sea: an English Packet arriving [br] The packet boat is arriving at Calais, full of passengers. The heavy swell and storm clouds dominate the scene. The sun breaks through to touch the sail. The shaft of light from the sun down to the sea forms the centre of the composition. Turner's picture is based on a real-l...