# Turner

Produced by the Arts Council of Great Britain. David Thompson, director and writer; Elisabeth Luytens, music

Michael Hordern, narrator

An examination of the work of J.M.W. Turner, often called the greatest painter of light who ever lived. The film's first section contrasts his sea storms with the peace of the English countryside; the second compares his visions of the great historical and legendary cities with his scenes of catastrophe; and the third includes his last studies of pure color and light that foreshadowed the impressionists

- Kind: Educational
- Year: 1972
- By: Thompson, David, 1929-, Hordern, Michael, Sir, Lutyens, Elisabeth, 1906-1983, Arts Council of Great Britain, Films Incorporated
- Genres: Education, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/turner_201702)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Kids profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

[Watch now](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/archive/ia/turner_201702?play=1)