J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation (2007)
One of the greatest landscape painters of all time, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851) rendered the subtle effects of light and atmosphere in revolutionary ways. This documentary chronicles the rise of Turner, a barber's son who entered the Royal Academy art school at age fourteen to become, over the course of six decades, Britain's most renowned painter. It includes footage of locations important to Turner in Wales, England, Switzerland, and readings from writers and artists of the era, including John Ruskin and Lord Byron.
Director: Carroll Moore
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Cast
- Jeremy Irons - Narrator
Editing: Serge Ohana
Production: Department of Exhibition Programs, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, USA
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Carroll Moore
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation about?
- One of the greatest landscape painters of all time, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851) rendered the subtle effects of light and atmosphere in revolutionary ways. This documentary chronicles the rise of Turner, a barber's son who entered the Royal Academy art school at age fourteen to become, over the course of six decades, Britain's most renowned painter. It includes footage of locations important to Turner in Wales, England, Switzerland, and readings from writers and artists of the era, including John Ruskin and Lord Byron.
- Who directed J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation?
- J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation was directed by Carroll Moore.
- Who stars in J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation?
- J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation stars Jeremy Irons.
- How long is J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation?
- J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).