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This dark and atmospheric watercolor by Turner depicts the Palace of Versailles in the late summer of 1789. #296912779
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The ominous clouds gathering in the sky create a sense of foreboding, as if something terrible is about to happen. The oncoming storm mirrors the chaotic political situation in France at the time, as the country was on the brink of revolution. This painting captures the sense of unease and instability that was present in Europe in the late 18th century. This is an ominous watercolor of Versailles late summer 1789. The painting features a group of people standing around in a courtyard, with a dark stormy sky above them. The colors are very dark and foreboding, and the overall tone of the piece is quite ominous. It's as if the artist is trying to warn us that something terrible is about to happen.