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Small Boats beside a Man-o’-War by J. M. W. Turner

Small Boats beside a Man-o’-War

J. M. W. Turner · 1796

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Artist
J. M. W. Turner
Date
1796
Location
Tate
ART MOVEMENTS
Romanticism
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J. M. W. Turner

1775–1851 · Kingdom of Great Britain

J. M. W. Turner, the 'painter of light,' transformed landscape painting with his turbulent marine scenes and expressive use of color.

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