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J.M.W. Turner, R.A.

Unknown

1852

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

J.M.W. Turner, R.A. is a 1852 oil by Unknown, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1852
Where can I see it?: Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting depicts an older man with white hair, dressed in a dark jacket and pants, standing in front of a canvas. He holds a palette in his left hand and a brush in his right, appearing to be in the process of painting. The background is dark, with a faint outline of a room visible behind him. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it may be a self-portrait of the artist. The use of dark colors and the emphasis on the subject's face and hands create a sense of intimacy and focus on the artistic process.