Turner & Colour Atmosphere

Look at the painting and choose the best words. Focus on mood, light, and texture, not only “what colour is this”.

J. M. W. Turner, Sun Setting through Vapour
J. M. W. Turner — “Sun Setting through Vapour” (1809) pale ochre light, mist over the sea, subdued industrial shoreline
Task: Complete each sentence by choosing the option that best matches what you see in the painting. Then press "Check answers".
1. Dominant hue
The dominant hue in the sky is
2. Tint (lighter version)
The light creates a soft tint of
3. Shade (darker version)
The lower part of the water shows darker shades of
4. Palette (overall set of colours)
The overall palette feels
5. Atmosphere / air
I can see mist in the air and almost
6. Mood of the landscape
The mood of the landscape feels
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