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Which artist is famous for his paintings of dramatic seascapes and landscapes, including 'The Fighting Temeraire'?

  1. Joshua Reynolds
  2. Thomas Gainsborough
  3. John Constable
  4. J.M.W. Turner

Why this is the correct answer

J.M.W. Turner was a master of atmospheric landscape and seascape painting, and 'The Fighting Temeraire' is one of his most celebrated works, depicting an old warship being towed to the breaker's yard. His bold use of colour and light influenced generations of artists.

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