sublime?

I'm writing an essay on the Sublime. It started off being quite interesting, but after working for five hours straight yesterday with a friend in my kitchen which was freezing and smelt like onion mixed with golden virginia, the enjoyment is kind of wearing off.

Gordale Scar, James Ward. 1812-1814

Monk by the Sea, Casper David Friedrich. 1808-1810

Snow storm - Steamer off a Harbour's Mouth, Turner. 1809.