1877, LIFE OF J. M. W. TURNER, by WALTER THORNSBURY, ILLUSTRATED, ART BIOGRAPHY

Description: The Life of J. M. W. Turner, R.A. Founded on Letters and Papers Furnished by his Friends and Fellow-Academicians by Walter Thornbury With Illustrations, Facsimiled in Colours, from Turner's Original Drawings New York: Henry Holt and Company 1877 Octavo, xix, 636 pages, publisher's original gilt lettered blue cloth covered boards. Illustrated in full color. From a 19th century institutional library with some of the typical markigns. Some minor rubbing, else in very good condition. Joseph Mallord William Turner, commonly known in his time as William Turner, was a preeminent British painter whose work profoundly influenced the Romantic movement in art. Born in 1775, Turner demonstrated exceptional talent from an early age, eventually enrolling in the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts. Renowned for his masterful use of light, color, and atmospheric effects, Turner revolutionized landscape painting with his evocative and dramatic compositions. His oeuvre includes a vast array of works, ranging from detailed watercolors to monumental oil paintings. Turner's fascination with the sublime and the natural world is evident in iconic pieces such as "The Fighting Temeraire" and "Rain, Steam, and Speed." His innovative approach not only captivated his contemporaries but also laid the groundwork for future artistic movements, including Impressionism. Despite facing criticism during his lifetime for his unconventional style, Turner's legacy endures, celebrated for his ability to capture the dynamic interplay of light and nature with unparalleled brilliance. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listlings.

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