Harlech Castle, from Tygwyn Ferry, Summer's Evening Twilight

J. M. W. Turner, 1799

LOCATIONYale Center for British Art

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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.