The Poetic Visions of Joseph Thors: A Life Immersed in Landscape Joseph Thors, born in London in 1835, remains a somewhat enigmatic figure within the pantheon of 19th-century British landscape painters. While not enjoying the widespread renown of contemporaries like Turner or Constable, his work possesses a quiet power and emotional depth that continues to resonate with viewers today. His life, though sparsely documented, appears to h…