""Turner the Artist"" is a book written by Stephen Albert Swaine in 1885 that provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of the famous British artist, J.M.W. Turner. The book covers Turner's early life, his artistic training, and his rise to fame as one of the most influential painters of the Romantic era. Swaine examines Turner's unique style and technique, which revolutionized landscape painting and paved the way for modernism. The book also delves into Turner's personal life, including his relationships with women, his travels, and his financial struggles. Through detailed analysis of Turner's paintings, Swaine sheds light on the artist's creative process and the themes that inspired his work. ""Turner the Artist"" is a must-read for art enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of Britain's greatest painters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.