1986 Turner

1986 Turner: Paintings, Watercolors, Prints & Drawings

A richly illustrated survey of the extraordinary career of J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851), one of Britain’s most influential artists and a visionary of Romantic landscape painting. Written by leading Turner scholar Luke Herrmann, this volume explores the full breadth of Turner’s work—oil paintings, watercolors, prints, and drawings—revealing the artist’s relentless experimentation with light, color, and atmosphere.

From meticulously detailed early works to the increasingly expressive, almost abstract compositions of his later years, Turner’s art captures the raw power of nature alongside scenes of human drama, turbulent seas, and transforming cities. This comprehensive publication offers a deeper understanding of Turner’s artistic evolution and enduring legacy, making it an essential reference for collectors, scholars, and admirers of nineteenth-century art.

Condition: Missing dust jacket. Water stain at back side of hard cover shown on photo.