Turner in his Time - Hardcover

Andrew Wilton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500238308 ISBN 13: 9780500238301

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

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.

Table of Contents

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

About this title

Review:

'Wilton is a writer of poise and elegance ... there is no shortage of picturesque detail' --The World of Interiors

'As honest an account as possible of both the artist and the man ... beautifully illustrated ... an elegant portrayal of a person of many contrasts' --The Art Newspaper

'An engaging blend of biography, letters and contemporary accounts ... a book for reading, reference and thumbing' --The Evening Standard

'The reproductions are numerous and excellent, the text learned, and enriched by many quotations from Turner himself and his contemporaries' --The Sunday Telegraph

'Not simply a coffee-table volume to drool over ... exposes the man behind the ravishing works of art'
--The Lady

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0500238308
• ISBN 13: 9780500238301
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256