Turner and Turnips: JMW Turner's Ploughing Up Turnips, Near Slough

The video explores JMW Turner's painting 'Plowing Up Turnips Near Slough', highlighting its historical and social context. It delves into the significance of turnips in 19th-century England, their role in agricultural innovation, and their association with political authority. The video contrasts Turner's realistic depiction of labor with idealized portrayals, emphasizing the complex social dynamics of the time.

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