J.M.W. TURNER
March 2012
For J.M.W. Turner it wasn't only the beauty of the Kentish coast that attracted him, but also that of a buxom hotelier
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March 2011
The subtleties of watercolour reflect the national character—and it’s still going strong
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September 2009
Was Turner ancient or modern? He himself was in no doubt about his ability to compete with both
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J.M.W. Turner
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