The British landscape painter Joseph Mallord William TURNER (1775-1851) was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement of the early 19th century. He is renowned for his oil paintings, watercolors, and engravings of landscapes, seascapes, and architectural scenes. His works are characterized by their vivid colors and dramatic compositions, which often depict the effects of light and weather on the natural world. TURNER's influence on the development of landscape painting has been immense, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest British painters of all time.