William Turner was born in a hairdresser’s family in London, and learned watercolor from Thomas Malton who was served as the military surveyor. He was admitted into the Royal Academy of Fine Arts School at 14 and his watercolor landscape paintings were exhibited on public at 15. After graduation, he served as copying paintings for the Monroe doctor with Goddin. William Turner was particularly good at copying the watercolors of Keshensi and followed his style. He officially became the academician of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts School in 1802, established his own studio in 1804 and served as the Professor of Perspective science in 1807. In the meantime, Turner traveled to Europe repeatedly, created many excellent watercolor paintings. The amount of his works was up to 1500 pieces.

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to senile depression in December 19, 1851 in Chelsea.