Landscapes "Beacon Light", "Margeytsky Pier," and "Margate", presented by the National Museum of Wales in 1951, for over 50 years has been recognized works of Turner. However, new studies have confirmed their authenticity

William Turner

Beacon Light Source: bbc.co.uk

The collection of the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff have been re-discovered three paintings by William Turner. Landscapes "Beacon Light", "Margeytsky Pier," and "Margate" were donated to the museum, along with two other works in 1951 the sisters Gwendoline and Margaret Davies (Gwendoline and Margaret Davies), known patron of Llandinama (Wales). However, an examination of 1956 works from the Davies sisters were declared forgeries and removed from the exhibition.

Paintings "The Margate" and "Margeytsky say" were considered forgeries, and the work of "Beacon Light "According to experts, was only launched by Turner, and finished it a different artist, in the opinion of most categorical specialists, and it is a fake. By examination of these paintings the museum staff periodically back in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, but the result was still disappointing.

With the advent of new technologies in art history research, it was decided to try again. Were carried out X-ray, infrared, and pigment analysis, and this time the experts waited luck: it was proved that the materials colorful surface coincide with those used Turner. Expert on the artist Martin Butlin (Martin Butlin), previously refused to recognize the work of genuine, eventually changed his mind. This sometimes happens when we present new evidence - said Butlin.

Prepared Maria Onuchina, AI

Source: bbc.co.uk , artinvestment.ru