Moorby, Nicola
Turner and Constable: Art, Life, Landscape
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300266481
- author:
- Moorby, Nicola
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13.7 x 2 centimetres (0.9
- Genre:
- Biography, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Turner and Constable Art, Life, Landscape by Nicola Moorby The lives of J. M. W. Turner and John Constable are often seen as polar opposites, reflecting the differing temperaments, backgrounds, and visions of these two British artists. Yet, despite their contrasts, they shared a common cause in championing landscape painting. This book offers a fresh perspective on their work, uncovering the layers of fiction that have shaped our understanding of their achievements. Through Turner & Constable, Nicola Moorby explores the triumph of landscape painting and the enduring legacy of these two artists. By examining their lives and works, Moorby sheds new light on the challenges and opportunities faced by these pioneers of British art. By uncovering the complexities of Turner and Constable's lives, this book provides a nuanced understanding of their contributions to the world of art.