Joseph Mallord William Turner

Joseph Mallord William Turner, often referred to as 'the painter of light,' was a pivotal figure in the Romantic movement and one of Britain's greatest artists. Born in London, his prodigious talent was evident from a young age, leading him to enroll in the Royal Academy of Arts schools when he was just 14. He quickly established himself, exhibiting his watercolors and oils and becoming a full Academician at the surprisingly young age of 26. Turner's early work often adhered…