Teachers

'Mon 14th Jan: .Attended Mr Turner's lecture on Perspective at the Royal Academy, he is almost perfection in mumbling and unintelligibility.
Mon 28th Jan: Turner's 4th lecture at the Royal Academy. No attendance by me.'
Henry Cole, diary entry, 1828

The Unknown Turner teachers' notes provide information about the life and ideas of a very private man, JMW Turner. The focus sheets on individual paintings can be printed out and photocopied for student use. Please note: the paintings which are the subject of the focus sheets may not be on display at all times. To check which ones you will be able to see on the day of your visit, please phone Information on 020 7887 8734.