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Joseph Mallord William Turner RA (23 April 1775 – 19 December 1851), known in his time as William Turner, was an English Romantic painter, printmaker and watercolourist. He is known for his expressive colouring, imaginative landscapes and turbulent, often violent marine paintings.
Turner is perhaps the best-loved English Romantic artist. He became known as 'the painter of light', because of his increasing interest in brilliant colours as the main constituent in his landscapes and seascapes. His works include water colours, oils and engravings.
Learn about the life and work of J.M.W. Turner, an English Romantic painter, printmaker and watercolourist, known for his expressive colourisation and imaginative landscapes. Explore his 246 artworks, including self-portrait, interior, cityscape, marina, landscape and history painting.
- British
- April 23, 1775
- London, England, United Kingdom
- December 19, 1851
Apr 2, 2014 · Joseph Mallord William Turner was born circa April 23, 1775, in Covent Garden, London, England. His father, a wig-maker and barber, supported the family through his wife’s struggles with...
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A comprehensive catalogue of the artist's works on paper, from his early topographical views to his late experimental studies. Learn about his life, style, influences and legacy through his drawings and watercolours.