xix, 259 p., [26] p. of col. plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- "A great and dreadful sea-fight" : the Battle of Trafalgar (1806-8) and the end of contemporary history painting -- "The conception of a swamp'd world" : destruction and creation in painting/history -- "This cross-fire of colours" : Turner and the varnishing days -- "In Venice now" : history, nature, and the body of the subject -- The slave ship : painting/abolition/history -- Conclusion.
Subject Terms:
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851 -- Criticism and interpretation. | History in art. | Art and history -- Great Britain.
Contributors:
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851.