J.M.W.Turner English Romantic Painter, 1775-1851, British land- and seascape artist. Born in London the son of a barber, Turner was precociously talented. He entered the RA Schools in 1789, had a drawing exhibited at the academy in 1790, and was elected a full academician in 1802. He became professor of perspective in 1807. A prolific artist of amazing range of subject and style, he began work in water-colours, quickly founding both a reputation and a fortune, which made him independent of changing public taste. His work was not appreciated by everyone, but his supporters included Thomas Lawrence, John Ruskin, and the earl of Egremont. He died in eccentric obscurity under a false name.
J.M.W.Turner the battle of trafalgar as seen from the mizen starboard shrouds of the victory 1806-8 oil on canvas 171x94cm
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a country blacksmith disputing upon the price of i ron and the price charged to the butcher for shoeing his poney 1807 oil on panel 55x78cm
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J.M.W.Turner a country blacksmith disputing upon the price of i ron and the price charged to the butcher for shoeing his poney 1807 oil on panel 55x78cm
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pope's villa at twickenham 1808 oil on canvas 91.5x120.6cm
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English Romantic Painter, 1775-1851, British land- and seascape artist. Born in London the son of a barber, Turner was precociously talented. He entered the RA Schools in 1789, had a drawing exhibited at the academy in 1790, and was elected a full academician in 1802. He became professor of perspective in 1807. A prolific artist of amazing range of subject and style, he began work in water-colours, quickly founding both a reputation and a fortune, which made him independent of changing public taste. His work was not appreciated by everyone, but his supporters included Thomas Lawrence, John Ruskin, and the earl of Egremont. He died in eccentric obscurity under a false name.