J. M. W. Turner

Joseph Mallord William Turner was a leading British Romantic artist, celebrated for his vivid use of colour, dramatic landscapes, and powerful marine scenes. Over time, his work moved beyond Romanticism, bypassing Realism, and instead developed into a highly expressive style. His later paintings, with their bold light and atmosphere, are seen as precursors to Impressionism and Abstract art, marking him as a key figure in the evolution of modern painting.