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=Joseph Mallard William Turner=

Introduction
Joseph Mallard William Turner, often reffered to as JWM Turner, was a painter who lived from 1774-1851. He created over 20,000 different paintings and drawings in his lifetime. Growing up, Turner always aspired to be a painter, creating his first known sketchbook at the age of 14 in 1778. Turner would walk for up to 25 miles a day with his sketchbook, drawing many castles and old buildings that interested him. Turner's avid art interest was supported by his father, which was considered rather uncommon for the time. His father worked as a barber, and his mother was emotionally unstable when Turner was younger. In general, Turner lived a fairly

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