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Turner in the North

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Book Synopsis: Two hundred years ago, J.M.W. Turner packed up two large leatherbound sketchbooks, pencils, and watercolours and left London for the north of England. When he returned from the tour that he regarded as one of the most important of his career, Turner had completed over two hundred sketches - works that later became the basis of more than fifty major paintings and watercolours. David Hill reconstructs in detail Turner's tour of 1797, which included sites in Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Durham, Northumberland, the Scottish borders, the Lake District, northern Lancashire, and Lincolnshire. Hill contends that this trip to the more remote country of Britain provided Turner with memories of dales, wild coasts, and mountains that shaped the whole of his future directions as a landscape painter. For this beautifully illustrated book, David Hill has taken photographs of many of the sites Turner sketched on his northern tour. These photographs appear alongside reproductions of Turner's first sketches (many here published for the first time) and the finished works derived from them. The result is an intriguing look at the whole of Turner's creative process, from site to exhibited picture, and at the quality and intensity of the artist's experience. Turner in the North celebrates the bicentenary of Turner's north country tour and accompanies a major exhibition to be held at the Tate Gallery in London before travelling to Harewood House in Yorkshire.

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Experience the breathtaking beauty of J.M.W. Turner's journey through the North of England with "Turner in the North"! This captivating book takes you on a visual adventure as it reconstructs Turner's remarkable tour of 1797. Imagine roaming wild coasts, magnificent mountains, and charming dales, just as Turner did. These awe-inspiring landscapes became the foundation for over fifty of his most iconic paintings and watercolors.

Dive into the remarkable creative process of Turner with David Hill's meticulously researched book. Hill takes you on a journey of discovery, unveiling Turner's first sketches that have never been published before. Get exclusive access to the sites Turner visited during his northern tour through stunning photographs captured by Hill, allowing you to relive Turner's experience and witness the birthplace of his artistic vision.

Get ready to be captivated by the stunning reproductions of Turner's sketches and finished works. Lose yourself in the masterpieces that were born out of his northern escapade. Each stroke of his brush tells a story, and with "Turner in the North," you can immerse yourself in the artistic journey that shaped one of the greatest landscape painters of all time.

Celebrate the bicentenary of Turner's north country tour by indulging in this beautifully illustrated book. As you turn the pages, you'll be transported to a world of beauty, creativity, and artistic genius. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the evolution of Turner's artistry from the sites he sketched to the breathtaking masterpieces that still leave us in awe today.

Experience the legacy of J.M.W. Turner and immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Turner in the North" by grabbing your copy now!

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