
Turner in his Time
Andrew Wilton(Author)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 6. November 2006
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-500-23830-1 (ISBN)
Description
Here is the ultimate, one-volume story of Turner's life and work. Superb colour plates illuminate Turner's range - dramatic views of the sea or mountains, sweeping landscapes, architecture, imaginary scenes from history and legend, panoramas of contemporary towns - while the fruits of his travels, not just over Britain but also in France, Switzerland, Germany and Italy, are presented in the context of his life. In the most attractive work for a wide audience ever published, the text reveals the man, the illustrations his genius.
Reviews / Votes
'Well balanced between art and life. The reproductions are numerous and excellent, the text learned, and enriched by many quotations from Turner himself and his contemporaries' - Sunday TelegraphMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
22 Illustrations, black and white; 164 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 272 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
1923 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-23830-1 (9780500238301)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Andrew Wilton was the first Curator of the Clore Gallery for the Turner Collection at Tate Britain, London, and is the author of many works on the artist, including the standard catalogue of the watercolours.
Content
Introduction * 1. 1775-1800: Seeking Reputation * 2. 1801-1810: Royal Academician * 3. 1811-1820: Theory and Practice * 4. 1821-1830: What You Will! * 5. 1831-1840: Transformation Scenes * 6. 1841-1851: The Angel of the Apocalypse * Chronology, Turner's Library, Inventory of the Late Residence of JMW Turner, List of Illustrations, Index