Mr. Turner Guide

: During the 1832 Royal Academy exhibition, Turner's muted seascape was hung next to a vibrant, red-accented painting by his rival, John Constable. Feeling his work looked "pale," Turner walked up and painted a single red blob—later refined into a buoy—in the middle of his masterpiece. This one "gunshot" of color reportedly brought the whole painting to life and left Constable stunned.

Depending on which "Mr. Turner" you're looking for, there are two famous stories: the real-life eccentricities of painter J.M.W. Turner and the mysterious "unfinished" story of the cool teacher from Boy Meets World . Mr. Turner

The 19th-century British painter was known for being a "master of light" but also a deeply eccentric and often grumpy man. His life is famously depicted in the biographical film Mr. Turner . : During the 1832 Royal Academy exhibition, Turner's