Turner's papers : a study of the manufacture, selection and use of his drawing papers, 1787-1820 /

"... This study of the manufacture, selection and use of the papers that Turner worked on during the first half of his career is an introduction to the depths of that knowledge and experience. It charts the constantly developing relationship between his often very imaginative techniques and the...

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Main Author: Bower, Peter, 1950-
Corporate Author: Tate Gallery
Other Authors: Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Tate Gallery, 1990.
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Summary:"... This study of the manufacture, selection and use of the papers that Turner worked on during the first half of his career is an introduction to the depths of that knowledge and experience. It charts the constantly developing relationship between his often very imaginative techniques and the grounds he worked on. It documents his complex responses to the rapid changes and increasing sophistication of the design and production of papers for artists. The focus in this ... are the years 1787-1820."--publisher.
Item Description:"Published by order of the Trustees 1990 on the occasion of the exhibition at the Tate Gallery: 10 October 1990-13 January 1991"--Title page verso.
Physical Description:135 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-130) and index.
ISBN:1854370499
9781854370495
1854370510
9781854370518
Place of Publication:England -- London.