Turner : The Great Watercolours

by Eric Shanes, Evelyn Joll, Ian Warrell

Accompanying an exhibition of Turner's finished watercolours at London's Royal Academy of Arts, opening in December 2000, this catalogue also includes a view of the paintings in the context of Turner's other work; the effect of market forces; critical response; and Turner's subsequent influence.

Genres: Art

252 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2000

About the author

Eric Shanes was a professional painter, independent art historian, and lecturer who was a leading expert on Turner. The vice president of the Turner Society, he authored many books on the artist.