JMW Turner exhibition to open at Petworth House, West Sussex

An exhibition dedicated to artist JMW Turner and the landscapes that inspired him is set to open in West Sussex on Saturday. Joseph Mallord William Turner, born in London on 23 April 1775, is considered one of the greatest English landscape painters.To mark the 250th anniversary of his birth, the largest collection of Turner artworks outside London will be unveiled at Petworth House, where the painter was a frequent visitor between 1827 and 1837.Dr Emily Knight, property curator at Petworth House, said: "The exhibition will add to people's understanding of Petworth and show how it played a significant role in his life and career."
Dr Knight added: "Turner produced an astonishing body of work at Petworth."From the numerous small sketches to the finished oil paintings, the landscape became an enduring source of inspiration."With more than 20 rarely seen pieces, the National Trust exhibition includes oil paintings and works on paper on loan from Tate and several private lenders. Turner's Vision At Petworth will open from 10:30 BST on Saturday and run until 16 November.

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