Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the renowned English Romantic painter, this exquisite edition showcases gorgeous, fold-out prints of Turner's most significant pieces, paired with a booklet detailing descriptions and historical context for each painting.
Containing close to fifty paintings and watercolors, this collection showcases the fundamental pieces of J. M. W. Turner's art. It also includes a booklet that delves into the life and achievements of the artist. As the master of light and fire, Turner's innovative pieces revolutionized the way nature was depicted, infusing them with emotional depth and breathtaking beauty.
This volume showcases exquisite replicas of renowned works including Hannibal Crossing the Alps; Vesuvius in Eruption; Rome from Mount Aventine; Castle on Height Near Geneva; and The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons. Accompanied by full page and fold-out illustrations, viewers can fully experience Turner's expansive landscapes, detailed minutiae and textures, dynamic, intricate arrangements, and skillful play with light and atmospheric elements.
Joseph Mallord William Turner RA, known in his time as William Turner, was an English Romantic painter, printmaker and watercolourist. He is known for his expressive colouring, imaginative landscapes and turbulent, often violent marine paintings
