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M. W. Turner and Monet. Sitting on the banks of the River Seiont in Caernarfon, this magnificent Welsh castle is often regarded as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages. The fortress-palace ...
For some, the first thing they think about when it comes to Caernarfon is its castle. Built between 1283 and 1330, the castle was "born out of bitter war with Welsh princes", according to CADW. The ...
Tickets for the Walker Art Gallery’s major exhibition exploring the work of JMW Turner and his enduring impact on later generations are on sale from today – exactly 250 years since the artist ...
This being the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner’s death, there are any number of events and exhibitions dedicated to the great man, who was, let’s not forget, one of the great revolutionaries ...
"Caernarfon is an amazing place, with its history and culture, especially in the summer when there are a lot of visitors," he said. "It's a unique place because it has the castle and the mountains ...
Conventional wisdom has it that Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) was the first modern artist, his impressionistic landscapes and seascapes preceding French Impressionism by at least half ...
Who was better, JMW Turner or John Constable? A daft question, surely, or so I thought. In my recent book on British art, I avoided choosing. Two greats, too different. But when The Times asked me ...
For some, the first thing they think about when it comes to Caernarfon is its castle. Built between 1283 and 1330, the castle was "born out of bitter war with Welsh princes", according to CADW.
From Landscape painting to Pop Art, there is a wealth of exhibitions to see in the UK outside of London this summer, including a major exhibition celebrating 250 years since J.M.W. Turner’s ...
Would there be a repeat of the lavish 1969 investiture that cemented Charles’ own status inside Caernarfon Castle? Two and a half years on, the answer from Kensington Palace is unequivocal - No ...
There are currently 14 exhibitions showcasing the works of Joseph Mallord William Turner in various locations around the world, including Lisbon (Portugal), Utsunomiya (Japan), Bedford, London, ...
Caernarfon is best known for its castle. It is widely regarded as the largest and most imposing of the ring of castles built by Edward I after he conquered North Wales. Nearly 750 years later ...