Turner's Sketches and Drawings

A. J. Finberg

Beschreibung

This book is written by Alexander Joseph Finberg, an art historian focused on the History of British Art and an expert on J. M. W. Turner. Turner is a famous English Romantic painter, printmaker, and watercolorist. He is known for his expressive colourizations, imaginative landscapes, and turbulent, often violent marine paintings. He left behind more than 550 oil paintings, 2,000 watercolors, and 30,000 works on paper - many of which can be found in this book.

Verfügbar seit: 10.12.2023.

Drucklänge: 216 Seiten.

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