J.M.W. Turner
Approximately 32,000 works were created by Joseph Mallord William Turner between 1775 and 1851, earning him the title "master of light."
“Alain Jaubert's film is not a biography in the strict sense of the word, but a study of the subjects that influenced Turner's work and life”
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Approximately 32,000 works were created by Joseph Mallord William Turner between 1775 and 1851, earning him the title "master of light."
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Joseph Mallord William Turner, a significant figure in British art, began his career at the Royal Academy in London as a scholarship holder at age 14. Between 1775 and 1851, he produced around 32,000 works, earning the title "master of light." Directed by Alain Jaubert, this documentary examines Turner's artistic legacy, focusing on his study trips to France, Italy, and the Alps, which shaped his approach to nature and maritime themes, positioning him as a precursor to Impressionism.
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