William Turner of Oxford - Artist Info

About William Turner of Oxford

  • Biography

    The artist's name is William Turner of Oxford or Turner of Oxford. He was born in Black Bourton, Oxfordshire and joined John Varley in London around 1807. He had his first exhibition at the Royal Academy and was elected a full member of the watercolor society in 1808. He participated in their yearly exhibitions for the rest of his life. He is known for his watercolor paintings of the countryside around Oxford, which is quite unusual. The work discussed is painted on hand-woven paper with the weave running from left to right....

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