J.M.W. TURNER AT 70 – AN OLD ARTIST WITH SOME NEW TRICKS

Joseph Mallord William Turner was born on 23 April 1775 at 21 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, the son of William Turner (1745–1829), a barber and wig-maker, and his wife Mary, née Marshall (1739–1804). From these humble beginnings, one of the greatest artists of the early nineteenth century rose to straddle the art world of … Continue reading "J.M.W. TURNER AT 70 – AN OLD ARTIST WITH SOME NEW TRICKS"