A definitive new biography, deftly interweaving an account of Turner’s early life with profound scholarly and aesthetic appreciation of his work A complex figure, and divisive during his lifetime, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851) has long been considered Britain’s greatest painter. An artist of phenomenal invention, complexity, and industry, Turner is now one of the world’s most popular painters. This comprehensive new account of his early life draws together recent scholarship, corrects errors in the existing literature, and presents a wealth of new findings. In doing so, it furnishes a more detailed understanding than ever before of the connections between Turner’s life and art. Taking a strictly chronological approach, Eric Shanes addresses Turner’s intellectual complexity and depth, his technical virtuosity, his personal contradictions, and his intricate social and cultural relations. Shanes draws on decades of familiarity with his subject, as well as newly discovered source material, such as the artist’s principal bank records, which shed significant light on his patronage and sales. The result, written in a warm, engaging style, is a comprehensive and magnificently illustrated volume which will fundamentally shape the future of Turner studies.

Young Mr. Turner: The First Forty Years, 1775–1815 (Volume 1) (J.M.W. Turner: A Life in Art)

Arts & Photography

Shanes, Eric.

History & Criticism

Paul Mellon Centre

Turner's England, 1810-38

History

Cassell Illustrated*

Turner's England: 1810-1838

Orion Publishing Co

Shipped from UK, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. Fair, 382 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 25 cm. Substantial loos at head of spine to D/W. Not price clipped. Contents bright and clean. Fairly heavy volume,postage may be more than price guide.

Turner's Human Landscape

William Heinemann, Ltd.

Discusses Dali's career, personal life, and artistic style, and depicts his most important paintings

Masterworks: Dali

Crescent

Highlights of this title - His life - His work - A detailed biography

Masterworks: Andy Warhol

Individual Artists

Gramercy

A catalogue derived from a private collection. Many of the posters advertising David Hockney's exhibitions have been supervised, if not actually produced, by Hockney himself. The posters reflect his changes of style and place. It also includes an essay by art historian and lecturer Eric Shanes.

Hockney Posters

Random House Value Publishing

Turner's Picturesque Views in England and Wales 1825-1838

TURNRS PIC VIEWS ENG

RH Canada UK Dist

Turner: The Great Watercolours

A Royal Academy of Arts Publication 
J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851) is considered Britain's greatest painter. While he is best known for his stunning oils, Turner also created major works in watercolor, many of which rival his oils in their breadth of scale, depth of tone, richness of color, and wealth of detail. This handsome volume, published on the 150th anniversary of Turner's death to accompany an unparalleled exhibition of his finished watercolors at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, is a milestone in Turner scholarship. 
Eric Shanes, a well-known expert on Turner and curator of the related exhibition, places the artist's watercolors in the wider context of his painted work and provides individual commentaries on the approximately 200 lush colorplates. Evelyn Joll investigates the market forces that brought Turner's watercolors into being, while Andrew Wilton analyzes their extraordinary effect on the art of later watercolorists. Finally, Ian Warrell discusses the critical reception to the work of this prodigiously talented artist. Turner: The Great Watercolours will stand at the forefront of thinking on Turner for years to come. ERIC SHANES is a leading expert on Turner and founding editor of Turner Studies (1980-1991). 
EVELYN JOLL is an independent art historian based in London. 
IAN WARRELL is a curator at Tate Britain. 
ANDREW WILTON is keeper and senior research fellow, Tate Britain. 
200 illustrations in full color, 10 x 11"

Joll, Evelyn

Royal Academy Books

Traces the life of the Romanian-born sculptor, discusses the influences on his work, and shows examples of his sculpture

Constantin Brancusi (Modern Masters Series)

Abbeville Press

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