I just read where an auction house sold a painting by JMW Turner for a large amount of money. Turner's painting was sold to the J. Paul Getty Museum for a record amount . The painting was an 1839 masterpiece, Modern Rome- Camp Vaccino, and was part of a private collection until recently.
Always fascinated by nature, Turner surprisingly began painting with watercolors at an early age. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy of London at the age of 15. His landscape and rural scenes were popular from the very beginning. Later, in Turner's career, the abstract work became the primary focus. It has been reported that the great work produced by Turner in his years was not often offered for sale. This may explain why the recently purchased masterpiece of Rome has just now serviced and will be available for public viewing.
The work of this great master is amazing. I have had an opportunity to view up close several paintings by this artist. The Indianapolis Museum of art houses one of the largest collections of Turner’s paintings. The Panzer collection, a gift from an attorney, was acquired in 1957. One of the most outstanding in the collection, I believe, is the The Fifth Plague of Egypt, an oil on canvas. This large painting, in my opinion, sets Turner above all others. This painting reflects the imagination of the artist. Turner’s abstract watercolors have also been favorites.
If you would like to view more of Turner’s work and unable to visit a museum, there are several great art books available that offer not only insight into this great artist but provide a pictorial view of his major work.
www.nellasbooksandcollectibles.ecrater.com
Always fascinated by nature, Turner surprisingly began painting with watercolors at an early age. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy of London at the age of 15. His landscape and rural scenes were popular from the very beginning. Later, in Turner's career, the abstract work became the primary focus. It has been reported that the great work produced by Turner in his years was not often offered for sale. This may explain why the recently purchased masterpiece of Rome has just now serviced and will be available for public viewing.
The work of this great master is amazing. I have had an opportunity to view up close several paintings by this artist. The Indianapolis Museum of art houses one of the largest collections of Turner’s paintings. The Panzer collection, a gift from an attorney, was acquired in 1957. One of the most outstanding in the collection, I believe, is the The Fifth Plague of Egypt, an oil on canvas. This large painting, in my opinion, sets Turner above all others. This painting reflects the imagination of the artist. Turner’s abstract watercolors have also been favorites.
If you would like to view more of Turner’s work and unable to visit a museum, there are several great art books available that offer not only insight into this great artist but provide a pictorial view of his major work.
www.nellasbooksandcollectibles.ecrater.com
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