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5.0 out of 5 stars A BOON FOR ART LOVERS
An enigmatic gentleman, the great English painter J.M.W. Turner courted secrecy to the point that he is said to have painted with his door locked and, if he were working away from home, he would immediately cover his painting should anyone attempt to see his work. Did he fear that someone would try to take his method of painting, discover how he created such wondrous...
Published on January 24, 2004 by Gail Cooke

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3.0 out of 5 stars Images are disappointing
As much as I love Turner, I was disappointed by the quality of the reproductions which tend to look dull.
Published on April 22, 2009 by Susan Peirce


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5.0 out of 5 stars A BOON FOR ART LOVERS, January 24, 2004
This review is from: Turner's Britain (Hardcover)
An enigmatic gentleman, the great English painter J.M.W. Turner courted secrecy to the point that he is said to have painted with his door locked and, if he were working away from home, he would immediately cover his painting should anyone attempt to see his work. Did he fear that someone would try to take his method of painting, discover how he created such wondrous colors? No concern there as Turner was one of a kind and painted as only he could.

Now, in this beautiful volume published in association with Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, England, the world is able to see these masterworks and enjoy them over and over again. They represent Britain as seen through the artist's eyes shortly after the Industrial Revolution.

Traveling by foot, horseback, coach or river boat he traversed his country capturing agrarian towns, growing cities, ancient castles, landscapes, churches, and more.

Thanks to James Hamilton "Turner's Britain" is a joy for those who appreciate art and a boon for art historians.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Images are disappointing, April 22, 2009
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As much as I love Turner, I was disappointed by the quality of the reproductions which tend to look dull.
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