David Blayney Brown

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Turner Watercolours

Turner Watercolours

Few can doubt that J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) was the greatest exponent of British watercolor in its golden age. An inveterate traveler in search...


J.M.W. Turner The 'Lucerne' Sketchbook

J.M.W. Turner

Renowned artist J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851) kept his sketchbooks private. He often used soft-bound "roll" sketchbooks when traveling; he could...


J.M.W. Turner The 'Skies' Sketchbook

J.M.W. Turner

Turner's sketchbooks were private things which he kept to himself. They might live for some time in his coat pockets or travel bags, to be pulled...


Artist and Empire Facing Britain’s Imperial Past

Artist and Empire

What lasting legacy did British colonialism have on the cultures once under the Empire's control? A rich and varied visual culture emerged in...