In Venice With Turner (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: forty-five reproductions in colour and collotype of oil-paintings, water-colours and pencil sketches of Venice by J.M.W. Turner, Faded spine. Some bumping on corners.
This compelling art history volume, In Venice With Turner, chronicles the profound influence of Venice on the celebrated painter J.M.W. Turner. It presents a meticulous examination of his various visits to the city, detailing how the unique light, architecture, and waterways shaped his artistic vision and technique. The narrative uncovers the evolution of Turner's Venetian landscapes, illustrating his innovative use of color and atmosphere to capture the city's ephemeral beauty. Readers gain insight into the historical context of his travels and the critical reception of his Venetian works, solidifying his legacy as a master of light and mood. This authoritative text offers a rich understanding of a pivotal period in one of art history's most significant careers.
Author: A. J. Finberg
Format: Hardback
Published: 1930, The Cotswold Gallery
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: forty-five reproductions in colour and collotype of oil-paintings, water-colours and pencil sketches of Venice by J.M.W. Turner, Faded spine. Some bumping on corners.
This compelling art history volume, In Venice With Turner, chronicles the profound influence of Venice on the celebrated painter J.M.W. Turner. It presents a meticulous examination of his various visits to the city, detailing how the unique light, architecture, and waterways shaped his artistic vision and technique. The narrative uncovers the evolution of Turner's Venetian landscapes, illustrating his innovative use of color and atmosphere to capture the city's ephemeral beauty. Readers gain insight into the historical context of his travels and the critical reception of his Venetian works, solidifying his legacy as a master of light and mood. This authoritative text offers a rich understanding of a pivotal period in one of art history's most significant careers.