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BBC News
16 hours ago
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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 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 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.
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Exhibition launched to mark 250th anniversary of the birth of JMW Turner
The link between JMW Turner and the landscapes that inspired him is to be the focus of an exhibition being held to mark the 250th anniversary of his birth. Petworth House in West Sussex, where the artist visited on many occasions between 1827 and 1837, is hosting the exhibition, which adds to its own collection, which is the largest display of his work outside of London. A National Trust spokeswoman said: 'With an additional rarely seen pieces, the exhibition includes oil paintings and works on paper, on loan from Tate and several private lenders. 'They give a fascinating insight into Turner's artistic approach, his experiments with colour, light and atmosphere – as well as his relationship with Petworth and Petworth's owner, George O'Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont. ' Visitors can explore the Lancelot 'Capability' Brown designed parkland at Petworth to see the landscape which had such an impact on Turner.' Dr Emily Knight, property curator at Petworth House: '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. 'The exhibition will add to people's understanding of Petworth and show how it played a significant role in his life and career.' Along with the exhibition, Petworth will be hosting a number of events, including a Summer Solstice evening on June 21 and a series of creative workshops led by West Dean College. John Chu, the National Trust's senior national curator for paintings, said: 'Petworth was an inspiration for Turner over several decades. 'The unique combination of landscape, art and friendship he enjoyed there left an indelible mark on his creativity. The artworks in this exhibition will be a rare opportunity to see the place through his eyes and hopefully be an inspiration for our visitors too.' The exhibition called Turner's Vision At Petworth runs from June 21 to November 16 2025.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Exhibition launched to mark 250th anniversary of the birth of JMW Turner
The link between JMW Turner and the landscapes that inspired him is to be the focus of an exhibition being held to mark the 250th anniversary of his birth. Petworth House in West Sussex, where the artist visited on many occasions between 1827 and 1837, is hosting the exhibition, which adds to its own collection, which is the largest display of his work outside of London. A National Trust spokeswoman said: 'With an additional rarely seen pieces, the exhibition includes oil paintings and works on paper, on loan from Tate and several private lenders. 'They give a fascinating insight into Turner's artistic approach, his experiments with colour, light and atmosphere – as well as his relationship with Petworth and Petworth's owner, George O'Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont. 'Visitors can explore the Lancelot 'Capability' Brown designed parkland at Petworth to see the landscape which had such an impact on Turner.' Dr Emily Knight, property curator at Petworth House: '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. 'The exhibition will add to people's understanding of Petworth and show how it played a significant role in his life and career.' Along with the exhibition, Petworth will be hosting a number of events, including a Summer Solstice evening on June 21 and a series of creative workshops led by West Dean College. John Chu, the National Trust's senior national curator for paintings, said: 'Petworth was an inspiration for Turner over several decades. 'The unique combination of landscape, art and friendship he enjoyed there left an indelible mark on his creativity. The artworks in this exhibition will be a rare opportunity to see the place through his eyes and hopefully be an inspiration for our visitors too.' The exhibition called Turner's Vision At Petworth runs from June 21 to November 16 2025.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Lost JMW Turner painting could be bought by council at auction
The earliest-known oil painting by JMW Turner - which had been lost for 150 years - could be bought by a Monday, Bristol City Council agreed it would try to buy the work depicting the Avon Gorge - though it said no council budget would be spent on it. Instead, efforts will be made over the next two weeks to fundraise the £300,000 guide price for The Rising Squall through a public campaign. While it is not yet clear where exactly the money will come from, councillors unanimously approved efforts to purchase the artwork. The painting, thought to have been created by the "father of modern art" when he was aged just 17 in 1792, is listed for auction at Sotheby's on 2 July. It had lain in obscurity for more than a century before being rediscovered during cleaning in 2024, and shows the east bank of the River Avon before the building of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. If successful at auction, the council plans to hang the painting in the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery at the top of Park Street. 'Once in a lifetime' Bristol City Council's head of culture and creative industries Philip Walker told Monday's strategy and resources policy committee meeting "it would be hard to imagine another artist or another painting that is any more relevant to the city's stories". The upcoming auction, he said, was a "once in a generation opportunity to purchase a significant work of art by such a significant great master artist", adding that while the plan was for the council to actually make the transaction - should it bid successfully - the cost would be covered through fundraising. Councillor John Goulandris described the bid as a "once in a lifetime opportunity", but pointed out there was only a "narrow window" to raise funds at a time when the council's finances were "extraordinarily tight". In response to Mr Goulandris' requests for assurance that costs would not fall to the local authority, Mr Walker said the "intention" was to raise enough money to pay for the painting. "We won't necessarily have taken all the money in but we will have cast-iron contracts or commitments through public campaigns or trusts and foundations we may approach," he said. Councillor Ellie King also asked Mr Walker about the ongoing costs of maintaining such a prestigious artwork, to which the senior officer said conservation "would become business as usual". With a "reassuring" report on the state of the painting already released by its sellers, Mr Walker added, it was not expected that the work of art would need any exceptional treatment and would not significantly increase insurance policy costs. In response to a question from council leader Tony Dyer about public access to the painting, should a successful bid be made at auction, Mr Walker said the "intention would be to put it on display as soon as possible without charging for that, particularly if we have just mounted a public fundraising campaign".
Yahoo
06-06-2025
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Turner's earliest exhibited oil painting is up for auction after disappearing for 150 years
Lost for over 150 years, one of JMW Turner's earliest oil paintings is about to go on display at London's Sotheby's before being auctioned. Titled 'The Rising Squall, Hot Wells, from St Vincent's Rock, Bristol', it depicts a dramatic stormy scene engulfing Hot Wells House in Bristol, UK - as seen from the east bank of the River Avon, where the Clifton Suspension Bridge now sits. Painted by Turner when he was just 17 years old, it is now believed to be the artist's earliest exhibited oil painting, having been displayed at the Royal Academy exhibition in 1793. Related More than 200 items from Princess Diana's wardrobe go up for auction Its last public appearance was in 1858, at an exhibition in Tasmania, before disappearing into private collections for over a century and a half. Upon being rediscovered last year, Turner's signature was revealed during the restoration process. 'Its reemergence now allows viewers and scholars alike to appreciate the startling ambition of this great artist at such an early moment in his career, by which stage he is already demonstrating a level of confidence and competency in oil painting far beyond what was previously known,' a press release states. The painting will go on public display at Sotheby's in London from 28 June to 1 July 2025, ahead of being auctioned for an estimated value of £200,000-300,000 (approx. €237,544 to €356,316). Related David Lynch auction: More than 450 personal items go under the hammer The auction also coincides with the 250th anniversary of Turner's birth, as various exhibitions and events across the UK - including London's Tate, National Gallery and the Turner Contemporary - celebrate the artist's legacy. Considered one of the world's most influential 18th-century artists, Turner was a key figure within Romanticism and best known for his dramatic landscapes, ambient with bold colour and tumultuous skies. While 'The Rising Squall' had previously been referenced in obituaries, it was mistaken as a watercolour and therefore excluded from the first catalogue of Turner's exhibited oil paintings. Based on a drawing from the artist's earliest sketchbook and a watercolour, both of which are currently held at the Tate Britain, the artwork is believed to have been first acquired by, and possibly painted for, Reverend Robert Nixon - a friend and early supporter of Turner's. Before now, experts considered Turner's earliest exhibited oil painting to be the 'Fisherman at Sea', displayed at the Royal Academy in 1796.
