Art
J.M.W. Turner
- When
July 1, 2008 – Sep 21, 2008
Tuesdays–Thursdays (9:30am–5:30pm)
Fridays–Saturdays (9:30am–9pm)
Sundays (9:30am–5:30pm)
- Where
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Ave at 82nd St, 212.535.7710) Directions: Main Building: Take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street and walk to Fifth Avenue; OR take the M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus along Fifth Avenue. The Cloisters: Take the A train to 190th Street and walk, or transfer to the M4 bus and ride north one stop.
- Price
- $20 suggested donation
- Details
- http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId=%7B2BE69841-EA62-4A5C-B1E6-0AD0D8B7BE7D%7D
- Featuring powerful works such as 1794's Tintern Abbey and 1835's The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons, the Metropolitan Museum's retrospective of J.M.W. Turner's oil paintings and watercolors illustrates numerous aspects of the British romanticist's oeuvre. Turner is best known for breathtaking sea- and landscapes, and is affectionately referred to as "the first impressionist" for his sweeping brushstrokes and subtle colors that replicate the effects of natural light. His work continues to captivate viewers today, with his depictions of historical events at sea serving as vivid interpretations of Europe's socioeconomic climate — which was, at the time, caught up in the throes of the Industrial Revolution. – Alex Adler
