Joseph Mallord William Turner was not the most sociable of men but he found a true friend in George O'Brien, Third Earl of Egremont and owner of Petworth House in Sussex. The Earl was a sociable and generous aristocrat with a love of art, a large house and an open purse. Every year he had a party in the grounds of Petworth for the local community on his birthday and, when 6000 people turned up one time, he made sure they were all welcomed, fed and watered.
William Turner, de son nom complet : Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), est un peintre anglais. Il est considéré comme étant le plus grand paysagiste de l'école anglaise de peinture, et le peintre de la lumière. Les ciels de Turner sont célèbres pour être magnifiques et les effets de lumière exceptionnels. Son style sera tout d'abord classique et romantique, puis evolura vers l'abstraction. Turner va suivre les cours de peinture de la Royal Academy. Les éléments naturels deviennent somptueux avec William Turner. Je vous laisse découvrir, ou redécouvrir quelques-unes de ses œuvres.
In 1914, the German Army sought a swift decisive victory over France, invading from the north. The plan failed, leading to a years-long bloody stalemate where millions of soldiers braved horrific conditions fighting for mere yards of territory.
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Daphnis and Chloe by Elizabeth Jane Gardner Bouguereau
World’s fair, large international exhibition of a wide variety of industrial, scientific, and cultural items displayed at a specific site for a period of time, ranging usually from three to six months. Since the mid-19th century more than 100 world’s fairs have been held in more than 20 countries around the world.
February 10, 2024 - Middle names for Silas are William, James, Alexander, Benjamin, Elijah, Michael, David, Joseph, Matthew, Andrew. Click through to read more.
