Jmw Turner Collection (page 8)

Rocks at Colgong on the Ganges, India, 1838. Artist: Edward Goodall
Rocks at Colgong on the Ganges, India, 1838

JMW Turner, British artist, 19th century (1956). Known as the painter of light, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) is regarded as posibly the greatest British landscape painter

Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), English artist, 1891. From Old and New London: a Narrative of its History, its People and its Places, volume IV, by Edward Walford

Snowy Range, India, c1860. Artist: E Goodall
Snowy Range, India, c1860. As seen from Tyne or Marma. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began in the town of Meerut and soon erupted into other mutinies

Mussoorie and the Dhoon valley, India, c1860. Artist: James B Allen
Mussoorie and the Dhoon valley, India, c1860. As seen from Landour. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began in the town of Meerut and soon erupted into other mutinies

Caligulas Palace and Bridge, 19th century. Artist: E Goodall
Caligulas Palace and Bridge, 19th century

The Acropolis, Athens, Greece, 19th century. Artist: J Cousins
The Acropolis, Athens, Greece, 19th century

The Landing of William of Orange at Torbay, 1688, c1920. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume II, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The Splugen Pass, c1841, (1938). Artist: JMW Turner
The Splugen Pass, c1841, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Sidmouth, 1825-27, (1938). Artist: JMW Turner
Sidmouth, c1825-27, (1938). Painting held at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C

Forum Romanum, 1818, (1938). Artist: JMW Turner
Forum Romanum, 1818, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Emrose and Sons Ltd

Linlithgow Palace, Scotland, c1810, (1938). Artist: JMW Turner
Linlithgow Palace, Scotland, c1810, (1938). Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford

Letter from JMW Turner, c1840 (1904). Artist: JMW Turner
Letter from JMW Turner, c1840 (1904). Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) English landscape painter. From The Royal Academy From Reynolds to Millais Edited by Charles Holme

A Swiss Lake, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
A Swiss Lake, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Venice: Casa Grimani and the Rialto, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Venice: Casa Grimani and the Rialto. 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

JMW Turners house, Thames Ditton, Surrey, 1817. Artist: I Hassell
JMW Turners house, Thames Ditton, Surrey, 1817

Rome, from the Vatican, late 19th century. Artist: A Willmore
Rome, from the Vatican, late 19th century. From the painting held in the National Gallery, London

Homes of famous painters, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
Homes of famous painters, London, 1926-1927. Houses inhabited by Whistler (top left), and Turner (top right), in Cheyne Walk

A Country Blacksmith Disputing upon the Price of Iron... c1807. Artist: JMW Turner
A Country Blacksmith Disputing upon the Price of Iron, and the Price Charged to the Butcher for Shoeing his Poney, c1807. From the Tate collection, London

Ploughing up Turnips, near Slough, (`Windsor ), c1809. Artist: JMW Turner
Ploughing up Turnips, near Slough, (`Windsor ), c1809. From the Tate collection, London

Childe Harolds Pilgrimage, Italy, 1832. Artist: JMW Turner
Childe Harolds Pilgrimage, Italy, 1832. Scene inspired by Byrons poem. From the Tate collection, London

Apullia in Search of Appullus, c1814. Artist: JMW Turner
Apullia in Search of Appullus, c1814. A scene from Ovids Metamorphoses. Apullia is shown the olive tree into which her husband has been transformed for mocking the wood nymphs

Entrance of the Meuse... c1819. Artist: JMW Turner
Entrance of the Meuse: Orange-Merchant on the Bar, Going to Pieces; Brill Church bearing SE by S, Masensluys E by S, c1819. From the Tate collection, London

Pilate Washing his Hands, 1830. Artist: JMW Turner
Pilate Washing his Hands, 1830. Based on Rembrandts work of the same title, painted in 1663, showing Pontius Pilate, Roman Governor of Judea, washing his hands of his decision to crucify Jesus

The Bay of Baiae, with Apollo and the Sibyl, c1823. Artist: JMW Turner
The Bay of Baiae, with Apollo and the Sibyl, c1823. This scene from Ovids Metamorphoses was the first Mediterranean landscape that Turner produced after his first visit to Rome

Lucy, Countess of Carlisle, and Dorothy Percys Visit to their Father Lord Percy... c1831. Artist: JMW Turner
Lucy, Countess of Carlisle, and Dorothy Percys Visit to their Father Lord Percy, when under Attainder, c1831. Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle and her sister, Dorothy Percy, visiting their father

Watteau Study by Fresnoys Rules, 1831. Artist: JMW Turner
Watteau Study by Fresnoys Rules, 1831. Turners tribute to the 18th century French painter Jean-Antoine Watteau. From the Tate collection, London

Heidelberg, c1844-1845. Artist: JMW Turner
Heidelberg, c1844-1845. From the Tate collection, London

Oxford: St Marys from Oriel Lane, 1792-1793. Artist: JMW Turner
Oxford: St Marys from Oriel Lane, 1792-1793. View of the 13th century tower and 14th century spire of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin. From the Tate collection, London

Two Women with a Letter, c1830. Artist: JMW Turner
Two Women with a Letter, c1830. From the Tate collection, London

Dinner in a Great Room with Figures in Costume, c1830-1835. Artist: JMW Turner
Dinner in a Great Room with Figures in Costume, c1830-1835. From the Tate collection, London

Between Quillebeuf and Villequier, c1832. Artist: JMW Turner
Between Quillebeuf and Villequier, c1832. From the Tate collection, London

Lake, Scotland, 1801-1802. Artist: JMW Turner
Lake, Scotland, 1801-1802. From the Tate collection

San Giorgio Maggiore from the Dogana, 1819. Artist: JMW Turner
San Giorgio Maggiore from the Dogana, 1819. From the Tate collection

Venice, the Piazzetta with the Ceremony of the Doge Marrying the Sea, c1835. Artist: JMW Turner
Venice, the Piazzetta with the Ceremony of the Doge Marrying the Sea, c1835. From the Tate collection

The Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: E Finden
The Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 19th century

Third Eddystone lighthouse, 19th century. Built by the English civil engineer John Smeaton (1724-1792) between 1757 and 1759, this was the third lighthouse to be sited on Eddystone Rocks

Constance, 1842. Artist: JMW Turner
Constance, 1842

The Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, at night, 1840. Artist: JMW Turner
The Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, at night, 1840. From the Tate Gallery, London

More Park near Watford, 1823. Artist: JMW Turner
More Park near Watford, 1823. From the Tate Gallery, London

Mercury Sent to Admonish Aeneas, 1850. Artist: JMW Turner
Mercury Sent to Admonish Aeneas, 1850. The first of a series of four paintings by Turner depicting Virgils story of Aeneas and Dido. From the Tate Gallery, London

Calais Pier with French Poissards Preparing for Sea: an English Packet Arriving, 1803. Artist: JMW Turner
Calais Pier with French Poissards Preparing for Sea: an English Packet Arriving, 1803. From the National Gallery, London

Venice, from the Porch of the Madonna della Salute, c1835. Artist: JMW Turner
Venice, from the Porch of the Madonna della Salute, c1835. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Fishing upon the Blythe Sand, Tide Setting in, 1809. Artist: JMW Turner
Fishing upon the Blythe Sand, Tide Setting in, 1809. From the Tate Gallery, London

Artist working at an easel, 1828. Artist: JMW Turner
Artist working at an easel, 1828. From the Tate Gallery, London

The Sun of Venice Going to Sea, 1843. Artist: JMW Turner
The Sun of Venice Going to Sea, 1843. From the Tate Gallery, London

Whalers (Boiling Blubber) Entangled in Flaw Ice, Endeavouring to Extricate Themselves, 1846. Artist: JMW Turner
Whalers (Boiling Blubber) Entangled in Flaw Ice, Endeavouring to Extricate Themselves, 1846. From the Tate Gallery, London

The Dogana, San Giorgio, Citella, from the steps of the Europa, Venice, 1842. Artist: JMW Turner
The Dogana, San Giorgio, Citella, from the steps of the Europa, Venice, 1842. From the Tate Gallery, London

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JMW Turner, a renowned English artist of the 19th century, captivated audiences with his breathtaking landscapes and evocative seascapes. His masterpieces continue to inspire awe and admiration even today. One of his most iconic works is "The Fighting Temeraire" from 1839. In this painting, Turner beautifully captures the fading glory of a warship being towed away by a steam-powered tugboat. The contrast between the majestic vessel and the modern machinery symbolizes the passing of an era. In "Whitby" painted in 1824, Turner showcases his mastery in capturing light and atmosphere. The scene depicts the picturesque coastal town bathed in golden hues as sunlight dances on the water's surface. Turner also left behind a self-portrait from 1799, revealing glimpses into his own persona. With intense eyes and disheveled hair, he presents himself as an enigmatic figure immersed in artistic contemplation. His fascination with historical subjects can be seen in "Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus" from 1829 (1904). This dramatic piece portrays Ulysses taunting Cyclops while sailing away from danger—a testament to Turner's ability to bring ancient myths to life through vivid brushstrokes. Not limited to grand scenes, Turner captured smaller moments too. In "Shoeburyness Fisherman Hailing a Whitstable Hoy, " he immortalized everyday life along England's coastlines during that time period—showcasing fishermen at work against a backdrop of turbulent waves. Throughout his career, Turner often returned to Brinkburn Priory in Northumberland for inspiration. He depicted its ruins multiple times over several decades—an exploration of decay juxtaposed against nature's enduring beauty. Another notable artwork is "Crossing the Brook" created around 1815. Here we see serene countryside scenery where figures traverse a brook amidst lush greenery, showcasing Turner's ability to convey tranquility and harmony.