Duncan Rawlinson made this AI-generated artwork, a blend of contemporary photography sensibility and artificial intelligence. Four blue-and-white porcelain teacups with gold rims and scrolling gilt ornament are stacked on a single saucer. Each cup holds a different piece of weather. A square-rigged sailing ship rides rough swells in the middle cup, and a dark storm cloud with lightning pours out of the top cup into churning waves below. A ribbon of glowing steam spirals through the stack and trails down a short flight of stone steps at lower left. The cool navy and cobalt tones are broken by warm gold highlights and a low sunset reflection in the lowest cup. A rocky shoreline and calm water frame the base against a dark, empty sky. The tall vertical format suits large prints, book covers, and editorial illustration of themes like a storm in a teacup.
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