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One of the greatest landscape painters of all time, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851) rendered the subtle effects of light and atmosphere in revolutionary ways. This documentary chronicles the rise of Turner, a barber's son who entered the Royal Academy art school at age fourteen to become, over the course of six decades, Britain's most renowned painter. It includes footage of locations important to Turner in Wales, England, Switzerland, and readings from writers and artists of the era, including John Ruskin and Lord Byron.
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How long is J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation?
J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation has a runtime of 30m ( and 30 minutes).
Who directed J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation?
J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation was directed by Carroll Moore and released in 2007.
Who stars in J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation?
The cast of J.M.W. Turner: A National Gallery of Art Film Presentation includes Jeremy Irons.
