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J M W Turners House - Chelsea - where he lived and worked
J. M. W. Turners House - Cheyne Walk, Chelsea - where he lived and worked. Date: circa 1930
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Apr16 Chelsea Cheyne Turner Walk
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J.M.W. Turner's House at Cheyne Walk, Chelsea: A Creative Haven in London (circa 1930) This evocative photograph captures the exterior of J.M.W. Turner's (1775-1851) house located at 48 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. Turner, a renowned English painter and printmaker, lived and worked in this historic building from 1801 until his death in 1851. The red-brick, Georgian-style house, with its large windows and high ceilings, provided Turner with the perfect environment to create some of his most iconic works. The house served not only as his residence but also as his studio, where he explored new techniques and continued to push the boundaries of artistic expression. Turner's time at Cheyne Walk was marked by both personal and professional milestones. He became a member of the Royal Academy in 1805 and later, in 1840, was appointed as the first Professor of Perspective at the Royal Academy. The house became a hub for artistic and intellectual circles, with famous visitors including Goethe, Dickens, and Thackeray. The tranquil setting of the Thames River, visible from the house, greatly influenced Turner's work. His paintings of the Thames and its surroundings, such as "The Fighting Temeraire" and "The Thames above Waterloo Bridge," are some of his most famous works. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when one of the greatest artists in history called this beautiful house on Cheyne Walk his home and studio.
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