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zappapostrophe t1_jdvwwn9 wrote

Turner’s cataracts are well-documented, is that not a significant reason why his later paintings are the way they are?

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La_danse_banana_slug t1_jdxbohk wrote

Sadly, Monet also developed cataracts as he aged. However when he first encountered the works of Turner and changed his own work significantly to reflect his influence, Monet's eyesight was still fine. His eyesight only declined after his most famous works were completed. Interestingly, his paintings post-cataract tended to be harsher in contrast, with more red-brown, and with sparser brushstrokes.

I've no idea how Turner's cataracts affected his work.

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OCorinna t1_je4fbw6 wrote

He has foreseen it all with the help of cataract.

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