The Industrial Revolution abruptly conquers England. The great western railway in England ran it's first trains in 1838. The powerful train started in Bristol and ran until Exeter. The enormous speed and power of this railway sparked Turner's inspiration. A common pastime for people in England was to watch trains pass. Turner hopes to display the rapid empowerment of the Industrial Revolution.

The railway transforms and separate the landscape. On both sides of the canvas I notice natural and peaceful scenes. On the left, a fisherman attempts to catch his prey. On the right,  I see a man plowing a field. The industrialization and steam on the train captivates the viewers. The intense and forceful train overpowers the field and pond. Nature and natural landscapes act as the background, and the train's the subject. The train's dark elements contrasts with the light and playful colors in the river.

Industrialization swept over Britain quickly. The speed of the train displays the rapid transformation to industrialization. Rain, ateam, and speed act as three components to hinder vision. Turner conveys the unrecognizable transformation of technology Britain faced during the industrial revolution. The forceful motion of the train looks as if it's about to burst out of the canvas and onto the viewer. I am captivated by the movement and energy of the train. This painting summarizes the speed and the awakening of the Industrial Revolution.