Painter
J. M. W. Turner
J. M. W. Turner was a British Romantic artist known for luminous landscapes, turbulent seas, dramatic weather, and increasingly expressive treatments of light and color.
J. M. W. Turner quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| Full name | Joseph Mallord William Turner |
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| Born | April 23, 1775 · London, England |
| Died | December 19, 1851 · Chelsea, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Movement | Romanticism |
| Paint media | Watercolor · Gouache · Oil paint |
| Common subjects | Landscapes, seascapes, storms, fires, architecture, ships, mountains, and atmospheric light |
| Notable works | The Fighting Temeraire, Rain, Steam and Speed, Snow Storm: Steam-Boat off a Harbour's Mouth, and Light and Colour (Goethe's Theory) |
Sources: Tate: Venice: The Rio di San Luca, Tate: The Burning of the Houses of Parliament, and Tate: Snow Storm.