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Joseph Mallord William Turner

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William Turner - also known as the "light painter" - is probably one of the most popular painters of the English Romantic period. His special interest in colours is one of the features that distinguish his landscape and sea motifs in particular. For the son of a Devonian wig and hat maker and a mother from an old family of wealthy butchers and business owners, his entry into the art world was not entirely free of obstacles. But the London-born Turner soon found his own way.

After the first signs of mental confusion of his mother and her subsequent treatment at Bethlem Hospital, the young gymnast was sent to his relatives in Brentford, Sunningwell and finally Margate. On his return to London, Turner's father quickly recognized his son's artistic talent and offered to exhibit some of his works in the window of the shop. In 1789 he was finally accepted into the Royal Academy Schools, where he met Thomas Malton, whom he later called "his true master". He first began to make stage sets - a task that corresponded to his love of opera and music. Turner's varied activities reflect both his many interests and the need to finance his existence at the Royal Academy, which exhibited his watercolours from 1790 and his oil paintings from 1796. There he made the acquaintance of the painter and art historian John Ruskin, a member of the socio-critical Arts and Crafts Movement, which he decisively influenced together with William Morris. Ruskin developed into one of Turner's greatest supporters.
In 1802 Turner was officially elevated to the status of "Academician" by the Royal Academy and recognised as a child prodigy - he was considered one of the most outstanding artists of his generation. Nevertheless, he initially met with some critics there and was often offended by his self-confident manner. Moments that put him in his place as an artist. An episode in 1811, when the Prince Regent praised but did not buy one of Turner's paintings, quickly brought the young artist down to earth but his enthusiasm did not wane. In spite of headwinds, Turner even succeeded in paying homage to critics and he remained loyal to the Royal Academy.
Br/> Turner was especially interested in the latest techniques and quickly began to question the working methods of the old masters and to go his own way. This was to eventually have an influence on painters of the Romantic period. His preference for sea views and later history paintings, show his urge to be more than a landscape painter. Not uncommon for Romantics, myths, history and literature should remain important inspirations for the artist. Turner's feeling for vivid color combinations give his works a special signature. At the time, Turner's expressive handling of rather conservative themes met with criticism, but is now all the more appreciated by connoisseurs. He bequeathed a large part of his works to the English nation. © Meisterdrucke

The Blue Rigi: Lake of Lucerne - Sunrise, 1842

1842 | watercolour on paper

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The Blue Rigi: Lake of Lucerne - Sunrise, 1842

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