Turner and the Elements

28 Jan-13 May 2012

Overview

The first major exhibition of Turner works explores the important role that the depiction of the elements played in Turner’s landscape watercolours and late paintings, in particular his fascination with capturing the elements in combination. Throughout his career Turner was considered a painter of the elements. Featuring over 70 watercolours alongside a selection of signature oil paintings, the exhibition also examines how Turner’s vision of the elements in combination was closely linked to discoveries in the natural sciences of his day.