TURNER & THE SEA

Hardback. This book, published to coincide with a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum 'Turner and the Sea', explores and celebrates Turner’s lifelong fascination with the sea. It also sets his work within the context of marine painting in the 19th century. Each chapter has an introductory text followed by discussion of specific paintings. Four of the chapters conclude with a feature essay on a specific topic. Profusely Illus. in colour. With Notes, Selected Bibliog. List of Contributors + Index. 288pp. 4to. h/back. From the library of former Det. Chief Supt. Leonard 'Nipper' Read. The book was gifted to Nipper Read in celebration of his 90th birthday, by Raw TV and includes a loosely inserted birthday card with an accompanying handwritten letter from a Raw TV representative, who had previously interviewed Nipper and his wife Pat. F. in F. dw. A heavy book at over 2kg without packaging, so will require additional postage.