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Step Into Joseph Mallord William Turner

Posted on February 17, 2013 by artisoo

Joseph Mallord William Turner was born near Covent Garden in London in a barber family.  He once learned how to paint watercolor from Thomas Malton. When he was 14 years old, he was admitted to enter the Royal Academy School. … Continue reading →

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Rain Steam and Speed the Great Western Railway

Posted on January 18, 2013 by artisoo

In landscape paintings Turner was committed to the pursuit of light effects, such as fog, steam, sun, fire, water and light. The moving mass and rising fireworks of the composition of works showed almost abstract painting rhythm.Rain Steam and Speed … Continue reading →

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