oseph Mallord William Turner
(1775-1851)
Eccentric Personality
The infant genius received little formal schooling
By 1810-11 he had about L 12,000
Never had a bank account; invested in shares
No close friends but his father
Watched visitors to his gallery through a spyhole
Supported other painters
Excluded his two daughters from the testament
Radley Hall: South Front and East Side
Successful Career
1789 - admitted to the Royal Academy Schools
1793 - Royal Academy award
1799 - elected Associate of the RA
1802 - became a full member of the RA
1804 - opened his own gallery
1807 - elected Professor of Perspective at the RA
1850 - last exhibition at the RA
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