J. M. W. Turner was a renowned 19th century British landscape painter known for his historical, architectural, mountainous, pastoral and marine landscapes in his early career. In his middle years, he focused more on color than details. A turning point came in 1829 when he became absorbed with rendering color, light and atmosphere, as seen in works like Norham Castle, Sunrise from 1845.

1. J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851) One of the best landscapists of the 19 th century…

2. Early years: Historical, architectural, mountainous, pastoral and marine lanscapes

4. Middle years: Focus on colour rather than on details

6. 1829 – a turning point in his career: Absorption with rendering colour, light and atmosphere

8. Norham Castle, Sunrise (1845)