Turner in January

"Scotland’s famous collection of Turner watercolours was left to the nation by the great art collector Henry Vaughan in 1900. Since then, following Vaughan’s strict guidelines, they have only ever been displayed during the month of January, when natural light levels are at their lowest. Because of this, these watercolours still possess a freshness and an intensity of colour, almost 200 years since they were originally created. Turner in January, the annual display of these watercolours in Edinburgh, is a keenly awaited tradition for many people in Scotland. ..."



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