CLEAN: Turner's tribute to his master Claude Lorrain

The transcript discusses the British collection of Claude's artwork, particularly after the French Revolution, and how Turner was inspired by Claude's mastery of landscape painting. Turner aimed to elevate landscape painting to the level of history painting. He included Claude's works in his will, ensuring they were part of the National Gallery's founding collection.

What motivated the British to collect Claude's artworks?

• They were gifts from Claude himself.

• They acquired them during their travels and after the French Revolution.

• They wanted to sell them for profit.

• They were inspired by his modern techniques.

How did Turner view Claude's contribution to landscape painting?

• As a competitor to his own style.

• As a minor influence on his own work.

• As a perfect example of landscape art that could be elevated to the level of history painting.

• As outdated and irrelevant.

What was Turner's goal for landscape painting?

• To incorporate more abstract elements.

• To transform it into a prestigious art form comparable to history painting.

• To make it more accessible to the public.

• To focus solely on geographical accuracy.

When was the National Gallery founded?

• 1900

• 1850

• 1800

• 1824

What did Turner stipulate in his will regarding Claude's paintings?

• That they should be displayed in a private collection.

• That they should be sold to fund his own exhibitions.

• That they should hang alongside his own paintings in the National Gallery.

• That they should be returned to France.