Sir John Soane and Turner’s House

This talk by Turner's House is fifth and final in the 'Twickenham Luminaries' series of the London Luminaries virtual lectures.

This talk will explore the close relationship between Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) and his friend and fellow fisherman, the architect Sir John Soane (1753–1837). It will look specifically at Turner’s design for his suburban retreat at Twickenham and illustrate how Soane’s fascination for classical and Renaissance architecture helped Turner define its appearance and implied associations.

It was delivered by Ricky Pound, House Director and a Trustee of Turner’s House.