Event Item: 00239

Colour and Line: Turner's Experiments

Exhibition: 2nd May 2007 to 30th Apr 2012

Source: http://www.tate.org.uk

Extract
A two-room display featuring works on paper by Turner, with a variety of experiments and interactive displays exploring his working methods and techniques.

Learn more about printmaking and see the extraordinary care Turner took to produce the finest prints of his time. See the changes in Turner's watercolour palette as he travelled across Europe, responding to different light effects, and using newly-developed colours and paints. Find out how Turner worked, as well as trying some of his drawing techniques for yourself .