Synopsis
Produced by the Arts Council of Great Britain. David Thompson, director and writer; Elisabeth Luytens, music An examination of the work of J.M.W. Turner, often called the greatest painter of light who ever lived. The film's first section contrasts his sea storms with the peace of the English countryside; the second compares his visions of the great historical and legendary cities with his scenes of catastrophe; and the third includes his last studies of pure color and light that foreshadowed the impressionists
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Details
- Running time
- 27 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Educational Films, Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851