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    Regulus is an oil painting by English artist J. M. W. Turner, initially painted in 1828, and now in Tate Britain, London. It depicts the legend of Roman consul Marcus Atilius Regulus' death, in which he was captured by Carthaginian forces and eventually executed after being blinded by the Sun. The scene is a landscape of either Rome or Carthage, with ships and buildings surrounding the ocean. The painting is dominated by the large white Sun in the centre.
    ArtistJ. M. W. Turner
    Year1828 (overpainted c.1829 and 1837)
    Catalogue2011.6
    MediumOil on canvas
    Background

    The titular figure, Marcus Atilius Regulus, was a Roman consul and general who served in the First Punic War. During the war he was captured by Carthaginian forces, and likely died of natural causes. Some anci… See more

    History

    Turner began to paint Regulus during his 1828 visit to Rome. He began work on about nine other paintings, but only four were finished during the trip, Regulus, View of Orvieto, Palestrina and Vision of Medea. Of these fo… See more

    Reception and criticism

    Regulus was highly controversial both during Turner's life and long after, drawing significant critique during its initial exhibition. Nevertheless, the painting had its supporters. Charles Lock Eastlake described t… See more

    Analysis

    Several key elements of the painting, including the setting and figures have been subject to much debate. During the trial of Walter Stephenson, the painting was referred to by court officials and curators as Regulus Le… See more

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