English Romantic painter, printmaker and water-colorist, known for his expressive colorization, imaginative landscapes and turbulent, often violent marine paintings, J. M. W. Turner was born in Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, to a modest lower middle-class family. He lived in London all his life, assiduously avoiding the trappings of success and fame. A child prodigy, Turner studied at the Royal Academy of Arts from 1789, enrolling when he was 14, and exhibited his first work there at 21.
Fishermen at Sea (1796)
Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino (1839)
Snow Storm: Steam-Boat off a Harbour’s Mouth (1842)
Raby Castle
The Wreck of a Transport Ship (c. 1810)
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Hi, Christian. Thanks for showcasing J.M.W. Turner one of my favourite artists. Will share this post if its okay. Have a great day. Goff
Of course, man. Don’t even have to ask. Thank you. And have a great day too.
Many Thanks. Goff
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What an awesome blog post! I use to be a painter and have a degree in art and love Turner.