Turner et la Couleur in Aix
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · InspireColour is the very essence of Turner’s art. This exhibition, Turner et la Couleur, brings over 100 works lent by UK museums and private collections to Aix.
Turner (1775-1857) was from a working-class family in London’s Covent Garden, but his father encouraged his obvious This British painter and the show at Hotel de Caumont that is on until September 18th every day from 10am till 6pm (on Tuesdays to 9.30pm).
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