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NOTES and MEMORANDA RESPECTING the LIBER STUDIORUM of J. M. W. TURNER, R. A. Written and Collected by the Late John Pye, Landscape Engraver. Edited, with Additional Observations, an An Illustrative Etching by John Lewis Roget

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NOTES and MEMORANDA RESPECTING the LIBER STUDIORUM of J. M. W. TURNER, R. A. Written and Collected by the Late John Pye, Landscape Engraver. Edited, with Additional Observations, an An Illustrative Etching by John Lewis Roget

by John Pye & John Lewis Roget (editor)

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London: John Van Voorst. Good with no dustjacket. 1879. First Edition; First Edition. Quarter Pig Leather with cloth boards. Viii + 100 pages with frontis plate illustrating four engravings. Notes and Memoranda on Turners engraved series Liber Studiorum, by John Pye, Edited , with additional observations, by John Lewis Roget. Bound in quarter leather & cloth. The top and lower edges of the spine are missing, otherwise a clean, very good copy with slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. ; "Notes and Memoranda Respecting the Liber Studiorum of J. M. W. Turner, R. A. ," written and collected by the late John Pye, is an essential scholarly work that delves into the artistic nuances and historical significance of Turner’s Liber Studiorum. This compilation, based on the notes of John Pye, an esteemed engraver, offers a detailed analysis of Turner's collection of prints, intended to educate both artists and connoisseurs in the principles of landscape painting. Pye’s observations provide insights into Turner’s techniques, thematic choices, and the innovative use of light and shade that characterizes the Liber Studiorum. The book also discusses the broader context of Turner’s work, including his influence on the Romantic movement and his enduring legacy in British art. Pye’s meticulous collection of memoranda not only serves as a valuable resource for art historians and enthusiasts but also enriches the understanding of Turner’s creative vision and his profound impact on the art of landscape painting. Through this work, readers gain a deeper appreciation of Turner’s artistic mastery and his philosophical approach to the natural world. ; Hardback; 21.7 x 13.7 cms; 100 pages .

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Title
NOTES and MEMORANDA RESPECTING the LIBER STUDIORUM of J. M. W. TURNER, R. A. Written and Collected by the Late John Pye, Landscape Engraver. Edited, with Additional Observations, an An Illustrative Etching by John Lewis Roget
Author
John Pye & John Lewis Roget (editor)
Format/Binding
Quarter Pig Leather with cloth boards
Book Condition
Used - Good with no dustjacket
Edition
First Edition; First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
John Van Voorst
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1879
Keywords
J.M.W. Turner, Painting, British Painting

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