Turner: His Life and Works in 500 Images Michael Howard

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The book is in good condition, there are a few gouges in the back cover that do not go through to the other side, it appears as if a hardcover book may have scratched it in the book shelf. it also has and a little wear on the top corner of the book on the binding side however this is minimal, other than that the book is in near perfect condition and it would appear that it has never even been paged since the pages and cover show no signs of being bent open and rest neatly together. 

The first half of this book is a detailed exploration of Turner's life and background. It begins with his early years in London, where he exhibited paintings in the window of his father's barber shop. Through his travels in Europe, copying and studying the old masters, Turner was largely self-taught until he enrolled at the Royal Academy. In 1796 one of his first oil paintings was hung there, and his success culminated in the opening of his own gallery. The second half of the book is a collection of his original works. These superb reproductions are accompanied by analysis of each painting and its significance regarding Turner's life, the period in which it was executed, his technique and his body of work as a whole. This reference book is essential for anyone who wants to learn more about one of the finest landscape painters in English history.