Turner
The Fighting Temeraire
National Gallery Company Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 4. July 1995
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-85709-068-0 (ISBN)
Description
Turner's picture "The Fighting Temaraire" depicts the final journey of a ship which fought gallantly at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and was then relegated to harbour duties. This text discusses the making and meaning of this painting of the vessel being towed by two tugs.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
33 b&w illustrations, 58 colour plates
Dimensions
Height: 288 mm
Width: 226 mm
Weight
900 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85709-068-0 (9781857090680)
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Persons
Author
Chief Restorer, National Gallery, London
Scientific Adviser, National Gallery, London