This work presents a concise biography of J. M. W. Turner (1775 – 1851). He was an English Romantic painter, printmaker, and watercolorist, known for his emotive colorizations, innovative landscapes, and stormy, often violent marine paintings. The writer, along with the significant events of his life and accomplishments, includes several unknown facts that keep the readers engaged.
Contents include:
1775 to 1797. Days of Education and Practice
Introductory
Early Days—1775 to 1789
Youth—1789 to 1796
1797 to 1820. Days of Mastery and Emulation
Yorkshire and the young Academician—1797 to 1807
The "Liber Studiorum" and the Dragons
Harley Street, Devonshire, Hammersmith, and Twickenham
1820 to 1851. Days of Glory and Decline
Italy and France—1820 to 1840
Light and Darkness—1840 to 1851
Index
Chronology Of Turner's Life