Turner: His Life and Works in 500 Images

Turner: His Life and Works in 500 Images offers an in-depth exploration of the celebrated painter’s life and artistic legacy, covering his early years in London, travels across Europe, and development as a largely self-taught artist before studying at the Royal Academy. Beautifully illustrated with 500 outstanding images, the book provides expert analysis and explanations that illuminate the diversity of Turner’s subjects, his techniques, and the significance of each work within his lifetime, which spanned until 1851. Combining a detailed narrative of his personal life, influences, and travels with a stunning gallery of his original works, this reference is an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand one of England’s finest landscape painters.

Hardcover / 256 pages

Dimensions: 9.41" x 12.16"

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