02429cam a22003373u 4500 40878 UtSlPG 20260610133932.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10020874 UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND Monkhouse, W. Cosmo (William Cosmo), 1840-1901 Turner Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated biographies of the great artists Release date is 2012-09-27 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Turner" by W. Cosmo Monkhouse is a biographical account focusing on the life and art of the renowned painter J.M.W. Turner, written in the late 19th century. This biography aims to weave together events and anecdotes that illustrate Turner's unique character and artistic genius, contrasting his lonely and often troubled personal life with the brilliance of his artistic output. The opening of the biography sets the tone for the complexity of Turner's character, depicting him as an artist who, much like the works he produced, was marked by a deep sensitivity to nature yet a lack of social grace. Monkhouse reflects on Turner's seclusion and the challenges he faced in communicating his thoughts and emotions, revealing a man whose artistic imagination flourished as he withdrew into himself. The introduction mentions Turner's beginnings, his formative years, and the early influences that shaped his burgeoning talent, hinting at the struggles he encountered in balancing his artistic pursuits with his solitary lifestyle. This opening establishes a compelling portrait of Turner, intriguing readers with the promise of an in-depth exploration of both the painter's work and his enigmatic persona. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851 Illustrated biographies of the great artists https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40878 81717 81717