Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the birth of J.M.W. Turner, join Nicola Moorby, author of a new book, Turner and Constable: Art, Life, Landscape (Yale University Press), as she uncovers some of the secrets of Turner’s watercolour practice. In particular, she will discuss the extraordinary and, at times, highly personal works Turner produced for his friend and patron, Walter Fawkes of Farnley Hall in Yorkshire, including the fabulous examples in the Wallace Collection.

About the speaker: Nicola Moorby is Curator of British Art, 1790-1850 at Tate and guest curator of the exhibition, Turner's Kingdom: Beauty, Birds and Beasts at Turner's House in Twickenham, April-October 2025. She is the author of a new book, Turner and Constable: Art, Life, Landscape, published by Yale University Press in March 2025.

Watch online: Book a free ticket online to receive a Zoom link. Ticketholders will also receive a link to view a recording of the talk, which will be available for two weeks only.