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Brits do not want to part with Turner

British Culture Minister Barbara Follett (Barbara Follett) imposed a temporary ban on exports from the country canvases J. M. W. Turner «Pope Villa in Tuikheme». These actions are designed to keep the product in the country, may redeem him from the new owner.

Landscape depicting houses an outstanding English poet Alexander Pope (Alexander Pope), written in 1808, like himself, and Turner was one of the best works of that time. It was sold to a buyer from abroad at an auction of works by old masters at Sotheby's London on 9 July this year for 5.4 million pounds (8 million).

Alexander Pope (1688-1744) moved to a villa in Tuikheme in 1719 thanks to funds received for the translation of «Iliad» Homer, and later lived there for about a quarter of a century. But, despite such an interesting story villa meet the bitter fate of many works of art and architecture, have fallen into the hands of the ignorant. At the beginning of the XIX century villa owner decided to demolish the house, tired from constant visits fans poet. Upon learning of this, Turner, who was one of the first artists who advocated the preservation of the cultural heritage of Britain, was very angry in such a disrespectful attitude to the memory of a distinguished poet.

The decision to temporarily ban the export of work was taken on the recommendation of the oversight committee on the export of works of art and objects of cultural interest. It says: «This picture is so closely connected with our history and lives of our nation, that its removal would be a great loss for the country. It is also crucial to examine the relationship between painting and poetry, and stories to preserve our national heritage ».

Head of the supervisory committee, Lord Inglvud (Inglewood) said: «This is undoubtedly the highest aesthetic merit, but it does bind the literary canvas Turner exclusive. A prisoner in her appeal to prevent the reckless destruction of our heritage, and receive feedback in our time. It was relevant then, and remains so to this day ».

A ban on export of Turner's paintings from the UK will remain in effect until 9 February 2009. However, in future, its validity may be extended to 9 June 2009. This will happen if there will be real opportunities and offers to purchase the work of the current owner.

material produced Catherine Onuchin

Sources: artinfo.com , bbc.co.uk , artinvestment.ru


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