William Turner
This is an old revision of this page, as edited by (talk | contribs) at 00:33, September 29, 2007. It may differ significantly from current revision.
Joseph Mallord William Turner (Covent Garden 1775 - London 1851) British painter and printmaker. In 1802, when he was only 27, he became a full member of the Royal Academy.
Turner is perhaps the most famous English Romantic landscape artist. He became known as "the painter of light". The Shipwreck (1805) shows his emphasis on luminosity, and dramatic subjects.
Turner anticipated French Impressionism.
See also
External links
- William Turner Web Gallery of Art.
- J.M.W.Turner in Venice
Petit Gallery
Dutch Boats in a Gale
Heriot's Hospital
