Turner created a revolution in painting at the beginning of the
19th century, responding to a modern industrial landscape with a
freer style and new approaches to composition. Yet a lasting
dialogue with the 17th-century painter Claude lay at the heart
of these developments. This exhibition offers the chance to
compare closely related works by Turner and Claude and discover
the extent to which Turner was inspired by Claude's mastery of
light and landscape. Works on display 'Turner Inspired: In the
Light of Claude' is the most in-depth examination of Turner's
experience of Claude's art to date. The exhibition includes
oils, watercolours and sketchbooks and introduces visitors to
the story of the Turner Bequest and its importance in the
history of the National Gallery. The final room of the show
exhibits archive material dedicated to this relationship. On his
death, Turner left the National Gallery two paintings – Dido
building Carthage and Sun rising through Vapour. He made the
gift in his will on condition th