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March 2010

Free talk - JMW Turner


24 Mar

Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps, exhibited 1812 copyright Tate, London 2010

Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps, exhibited 1812 copyright Tate, London 2010

12.30 - 1.30pm


The Laing is currently showing a series of exhibitions as part of the Great British Art Debate, focusing on the work of John Martin. The series includes Turner versus Martin - an exhibition displaying John Martin's painting The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah alongside Hannibal Crossing the Alps by JMW Turner. Visit the exhibition to cast your vote for your Great British Artist! 


Find out more about JMW Turner and his work at this free lunch time talk with Sunderland University's Peter Quinn. No booking required.