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Turner
Michael Ross
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Description for Turner
Hardcover.
The first half of this book is a detailed exploration of Turner's life and background. It begins with his early years in London, where he exhibited paintings in the window of his father's barber shop. Through his travels in Europe, copying and studying the old masters, Turner was largely self-taught until he enrolled at the Royal Academy. In 1796 one of his first oil paintings was hung there, and his success culminated in the opening of his own gallery. The second half of the book is a collection of his original works. These superb reproductions are accompanied by analysis of ... Read more
The first half of this book is a detailed exploration of Turner's life and background. It begins with his early years in London, where he exhibited paintings in the window of his father's barber shop. Through his travels in Europe, copying and studying the old masters, Turner was largely self-taught until he enrolled at the Royal Academy. In 1796 one of his first oil paintings was hung there, and his success culminated in the opening of his own gallery. The second half of the book is a collection of his original works. These superb reproductions are accompanied by analysis of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Anness Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754820840
SKU
V9780754820840
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Ref
99-38
About Michael Ross
Michael Robinson is a lecturer and writer on art and design history. Originally an art dealer with his own gallery in Sussex, he entered academic life after gaining a first class honours and Masters degree at Kingston University. Michael has written several books on art and design history. He is also a tour guide for London and the South-East of ... Read more
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