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- J.M.W. Turner was an English painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
- He was born in 1775 and died in 1851.
- Turner is often referred to as the "painter of light" for his use of color and light in his paintings.
- He was a prominent figure in the Romanticism art movement.
- Turner's work had a significant influence on the Impressionist movement.
Games to Learn J.M.W Turner
Learning Modules
The Fighting Temeraire
J.M.W. Turner's iconic painting, The Fighting Temeraire, captures the majestic beauty of a warship being towed away to its final destination.
Rain, Steam, and Speed – The Great Western Railway
Experience the power and majesty of the Industrial Revolution through J.M.W. Turner's iconic painting, Rain, Steam, and Speed – The Great Western Railway.
The Slave Ship
Experience the powerful and haunting depiction of the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade in J.M.W. Turner's masterpiece, The Slave Ship.
Norham Castle, Sunrise
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Norham Castle at sunrise in this stunning painting by J.M.W. Turner.
Snow Storm: Steam-Boat off a Harbour’s Mouth
Experience the power and beauty of nature captured in J.M.W. Turner's masterpiece, Snow Storm: Steam-Boat off a Harbour's Mouth, as turbulent seas and swirling snow create a breathtaking scene.
The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons
Experience the fiery intensity and dramatic beauty of J.M.W. Turner's iconic painting capturing the destruction of the Houses of Lords and Commons in London.
The Blue Rigi, Sunrise
Discover the breathtaking beauty of nature captured in J.M.W. Turner's masterpiece, The Blue Rigi, Sunrise, as light and color dance across the serene landscape.
Dido Building Carthage
Dive into the captivating world of ancient Carthage as portrayed by Turner's masterpiece, capturing the grandeur and beauty of the historical city.
The Grand Canal, Venice
Dive into the beauty of Venice through the eyes of J.M.W. Turner in his stunning masterpiece, The Grand Canal, Venice.
The Shipwreck of the Minotaur
Experience Turner's dramatic depiction of the Shipwreck of the Minotaur, capturing the chaos and power of nature in this stunning painting.