The Departure of the Fleet
Painting by J. M. W. Turner
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The Departure of the Fleet is an 1850 history painting by the British artist J.M.W. Turner.[1] Inspired by Classical writings, it depicts the fleet of the Trojan Aeneas departing from Carthage [2] The Carthaginian Queen Dido and her attendants are on the left, watching the departure of the ships.
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| Artist | J. M. W. Turner |
| Year | 1850 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 120.3 cm × 89.9 cm (47.4 in × 35.4 in) |
| Location | Tate Britain, London |
| Accession | N00554 |
| Website | tate |
It was one of four paintings that Turner exhibited at Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition of 1850.[3] Today it is in the collection of the Tate Britain, having been part of the Turner Bequest of 1856.[4]
