Carthage

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"Carthage" is a series of paintings by Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851), a renowned British Romantic landscape painter, watercolourist, and printmaker. Turner's fascination with the ancient city of Carthage, located in present-day Tunisia, is evident in these works, which reflect his interest in classical history, mythology, and the sublime. The Carthage series encapsulates Turner's masterful ability to convey dramatic light, atmospheric effects, and a profound sense of historical decline and fall, themes that recur throughout his oeuvre.

Turner's Carthage paintings are part of his broader engagement with historical and mythological subjects, exploring the rise and fall of empires and the transient nature of human achievements against the backdrop of the natural world. These works are characterized by their luminous palette, innovative use of light and color, and the emotional depth with which Turner imbues his landscapes. The Carthage series includes notable works such as "Dido Building Carthage" (also known as "The Rise of the Carthaginian Empire") and "The Decline of the Carthaginian Empire," both of which are pivotal in understanding Turner's exploration of historical cycles of growth and decay.

"Dido Building Carthage," exhibited in 1815, is particularly significant as it was intended by Turner to be hung alongside Claude Lorrain's "Seaport with the Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba" in the National Gallery, London, to demonstrate both his homage to and rivalry with the 17th-century French master of landscape painting. This painting depicts the legendary founding of Carthage by Queen Dido and is celebrated for its radiant depiction of the dawn of a civilization, contrasted with the implied inevitable decline.

"The Decline of the Carthaginian Empire," which Turner exhibited in 1817, serves as a counterpart to "Dido Building Carthage," presenting a somber reflection on the eventual fall of Carthage to Rome. This work is noted for its dramatic sky and the sense of melancholy and loss that pervades the scene, embodying Turner's preoccupation with the cyclical nature of history and the sublime forces of nature.

Turner's Carthage paintings are not only significant for their historical and mythological subject matter but also for their technical innovation and influence on the development of landscape painting. They exemplify Turner's contributions to the Romantic movement and his enduring legacy as one of the greatest landscape painters of the 19th century. Through the Carthage series, Turner invites viewers to reflect on the grandeur and transience of human endeavors, a theme that remains resonant in the contemporary world.

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