... , dread, awe and human insignificance; whereas the elements of cultivation, presence of human culture and representation of nature as beautiful and benevolent are known as the picturesque. In 'The Oxbow' it is features of the painting such as the grey/blue storm in the background and the emerging, uncultivated agriculture on the left hand side that are the sublime; whilst the on the right side, with clear, light blue skies and some what urbanized pastures ... required vision and supervision, foresight, and especially oversight – a world equally applicable to panoramic views and th...

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