The Plains of Heaven
1851
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tate
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John Martin
John Martin (19 July 1789 – 17 February 1854) was an English Romanticist painter, engraver, and illustrator.
See the richer artist page1851
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tate
The Plains of Heaven is a 1851 oil by John Martin, a British Romanticism work, held at Tate.
This painting shows a dramatic landscape with a large, glowing sky. The sky is light yellow at the top and fades to blue towards the bottom. In the distance, there are mountains and a large body of water. The foreground is rocky with trees and bushes. There are also some flowers and what looks like a group of people in white near the water. The painting has a lot of contrast between light and dark, which makes it feel very dramatic. The light from the sky reflects off the water and the people, making them stand out. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of the artist, John Martin.
John Martin (19 July 1789 – 17 February 1854) was an English Romanticist painter, engraver, and illustrator.
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