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Joseph Mallord William Turner, A Coast Scene with Fisherman Hauling a Boat Ashore ("The Iveagh Sea-Piece"), c. 1803–04, oil on canvas, Kenwood House, English Heritage, Iveagh Bequest. (Courtesy American Federation of Arts)

Spotlight Gallery Talk: Turner Seascapes

Saturday, Jun 16, 2012
3 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Beck Building
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The sea was a source of particular fascination for J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851), famous for his powerful and expressive seascapes. Explore his dramatic marine paintings on this 20-minute gallery talk in conjunction with Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: Treasures from Kenwood House, London. Examples from both the exhibition and the MFAH collection are highlighted.