J.M.W. Turner Famous Paintings and Painters from around the world J.M.W. Turner Famous Paintings and Painters from around the world J.M.W. Turner born April 23, 1775, London, UK died Dec. 19, 1851, Chelsea, UK

[ Paul Cezanne ] [ John Constable ] [ Leonardo da Vinci ] [ Henri Matisse ] [ Michelangelo ] [ Raphael ] [ William Turner ] [ Vincent van Gogh ] [ William Blake ] [ Main Index ] John Mallord William Turner. One of the finest landscape artists was J.M.W. Turner, whose work was exhibited when he was still a teenager. His entire life was devoted to his art. Unlike many artists of his era, he was successful throughout his career. Turner was 15 years old when he received a rare honor--one of his paintings was exhibited at the Royal Academy. By the time he was 18 he had his own studio. Before he was 20 print sellers were eagerly buying his drawings for reproduction. He quickly achieved a fine reputation and was elected an associate of the Royal Academy. In 1802, when he was only 27, Turner became a full member. He then began traveling widely in Europe. Turner left a large fortune that he hoped would be used to support what he called "decaying artists." His collection of paintings was bequeathed to his country. At his request he was buried in St. Paul's Cathedral. Although known for his oils, Turner is regarded as one of the founders of English watercolor landscape painting. J.M.W. Turner's Landscape with Distant River and Bay J.M.W. Turner's Snowstorm 1842 [ Paul Cezanne ] [ John Constable ] [ Leonardo da Vinci ] [ Henri Matisse ] [ Michelangelo ] [ Raphael ] [ William Turner ] [ Vincent van Gogh ] [ William Blake ] [ Main Index ] Compiled by Steve Dawson for fun!