Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries

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Curated and introduced by Ian Warrell, the leading expert on Turner, this selection from the fabled Hickman Bacon collection is one of the finest groups of British watercolours in existence, and hardly ever seen or reproduced. Centered around 32 watercolours by Turner, including some of his breathtaking views of the Alps, early views, and late cloud and sea studies, the collection also encompasses some of the greatest works by Turner’s contemporaries: John Sell Cotman, Alexander Cozen, Thomas Girtin, Peter de Wint, John Crome, David Cox and others. Beautifully printed on heavy uncoated paper, with some reproductions life size, this book conveys the intensity and freshness and stupendous virtuosity of these artists whose work in watercolour has never been rivalled. An extended essay by the leading expert and former Tate curator Ian Warrell examines the paintings and gives a vivid picture of the artists who made them.

AUTHOR:
Ian Warrell is an independent curator specialising in British art of the 19th century. He was a curator at Tate Britain for more than 25 years and is a leading authority on the life and work of Turner.

SELLING POINTS:
• Great but little seen watercolours. Stunning reproductions and a beautiful book

80 colour illustrations

ISBN: 9781843682646
Author: WARRELL, IAN
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01/08/2025
RRP: $85.00
Pages: 160
Dimension: 240mm X 295mm
Imprint: Pallas Athene