Dido Building Carthage (1815)
An oil painting from 1815, portraying Dido overseeing Carthage’s construction, rendered with a bright sunrise and detailed figures.
19th Century
A rich assortment of objects from the 19th century, an era of industrialization, romanticism, and colonial exchange. These pieces reflect the technological advances, artistic movements, and societal shifts of this vibrant period.
Apullia In Search of Appullus (1814)
One of the painting’s most revealing features is that Apullia herself is Turner’s invention. She does not appear in Ovid’s version of the story.
Rhodes (1823-1824)
A watercolor and gouache painting from 1823–1824, depicting the city of Rhodes, layered with washes and opaque highlights.
Harbor of Dieppe: Changement de Domicile (1826)
This oil painting frames the busy Dieppe port at dawn, casting light and shadow across a lively harbor scene.