J.m.w. turner

To mark the release of Mr Turner we look at the landscape painter’s ten essential artworks

Joseph Mallord William Turner's father, a barber and wigmaker, realized his son's artistic talents early, asserting that "my son is going to be a painter." Before enrolling in the Royal Academy, Turner gained some drawing experience in the offices several of London's leading architects. He first exhibited watercolors of architectural subjects and then experimented with scenes from literature and scenery designs for operatic productions. In his early twenties Turner's focus changed to…

We often think we know all there is to know about J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851), the English Romantic painter.

Practise for your IELTS Speaking Exam part 2 on the topic "Describe A Piece Of Art You Like". Key phrases are highlighted, and remember to speak along with the audio for pronunciation practice.

Happy Birthday J. M. W. Turner! (April 23, 1775) "Joseph Mallord William Turner, better known as J.M.W. Turner, was born on April 23, 1775, in Covent Garden, London, England. A sickly child, Turner...

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20 Feb — 31 May 2020 at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville, United States