The painting turned out to be a watercolor by the English artist J.M.W. Turner. Born in 1775, Turner is “perhaps the best-loved English Romantic artist,” as London’s National Gallery writes.

open image in gallery A Turner painting of Chepstow Castle overlooking the River Wye, which sold at auction for £93,375 in 2023 (PA Media) The fact that Turner’s art is generally in widescreen ...

He was a 2015 jury member for the Turner Prize. Alistair said: “I am completely thrilled to be taking up this post in Manchester. The city’s cultural scene is one of the most dynamic and diverse in ...