Delphi Collected Works of J. M. W. Turner (Illustrated)

Book excerpt: This is the fifth volume of a new series of publications by Delphi Classics, the best-selling publisher of classical works. A first of its kind in digital print, the ‘Masters of Art’ series allows digital readers to explore the works of the world’s greatest artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents hundreds of oil and watercolour paintings of Britain's most celebrated artist J. M. W. Turner. For all art lovers, this stunning collection presents a beautiful feast of images by the great Romantic Master. Features: * over 360 oil paintings, indexed and arranged in chronological order * a selection of over 190 watercolours, indexed and arranged in chronological order * special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * learn about the history of 'The Fighting Temeraire' and other famous works in clear, but scholarly detail. * beautiful 'detail' images, allowing you to 'zoom in' and explore Turner's most famous paintings * numerous images relating to Turner’s life, places and works * learn about the great artist's life in William Cosmo Monkhouse's famous biography * hundreds of images in stunning colour - highly recommended for tablets, iPhone and iPad users, or as a valuable reference tool on traditional eReaders Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse our range of e-Art titles. CONTENTS: The Highlights FISHERMEN AT SEA BUTTERMERE LAKE, WITH PART OF CROMACKWATER, A SHOWER SELF PORTRAIT, 1799 THE FALL OF AN AVALANCHE IN THE GRISONS SNOW STORM: HANNIBAL AND HIS ARMY CROSSING THE ALPS BONNEVILLE, SAVOY WITH MONT BLANC THE SHIPWRECK DIDO BUILDING CARTHAGE THE BURNING OF THE HOUSES OF LORDS AND COMMONS ULYSSES DERIDING POLYPHEMUS PEACE — BURIAL AT SEA THE FIGHTING TEMERAIRE SHADE AND DARKNESS - THE EVENING OF THE DELUGE THE SLAVE SHIP RAIN, STEAM AND SPEED - THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY SNOWSTORM - STEAM-BOAT OFF A HARBOUR’S MOUTH LANDSCAPE WITH DISTANT RIVER AND BAY A DISASTER AT SEA NORHAM CASTLE SUNRISE The Oil Paintings THE OIL PAINTINGS ALPHABETICAL LIST OF OIL PAINTINGS The Watercolour Paintings THE WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS ALPHABETICAL LIST OF WATERCOLOURS The Biography TURNER by William Cosmo Monkhouse Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse our vast range of beautiful eBooks