Turner: Watercolours from the West - Talk

Swindon Museum and Art Gallery are hosting a talk on their latest exhibition – Turner – Watercolours from the West.

Sam Smiles is Professor of Art History & Visual Culture, at the University of Exeter and Emeritus Professor for Art History, University of Plymouth has curated exhibitions and published widely on British art c. 1750-1930 and has a particular interest in the work of J.M.W. Turner, on whose art he is an authority. He is co-curator of Late Turner - Painting Set Free at Tate Britain, opening this October and will be hosting and talking about the Turner collection on display.

This talk will focus on Turners explorations and images of the region, including Bath, Malmesbury, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Stourhead and Fonthill.

Tickets are free but it is advisable to book to avoid disappointment. Please phone 01793 46655601793 466556 to reserve your place.