English Water-Colours (The Library Of English Art)
By Laurence Binyon
Published by A. & C. Black Ltd: London 1933 1st Edition
"English Water‑Colours (The Library of English Art) is Laurence Binyon's concise, illustrated survey of the great British water‑colour tradition. Published by A.& C. Black in 1933, the volume gathers reproductions of works by the leading masters of the genre—J. M. W. Turner, Thomas Girtin, John Cotman, John Constable, and John Bonington—presented in twelve full‑page colour plates. Binyon, a noted poet, art historian and former keeper at the British Museum, supplies an introductory essay that frames the evolution of English water‑colour painting, emphasizing its shift from topographical sketches to expressive, atmospheric studies and highlighting each artist's distinctive contribution to the medium.
Beyond the visual showcase, the book serves as a scholarly reference within the "Library of English Art" series, aiming to make high‑quality reproductions and informed commentary accessible to both specialists and general readers. Its compact folio format, clear layout, and Binyon's lucid prose combine to offer a portable yet authoritative overview of a pivotal period in British art, illustrating how the medium captured the nation's landscapes, light, and mood from the late eighteenth century through the mid‑nineteenth century."
General wear/tanning to dustjacket. Pages are clean and beautifully presented with all illustrations present. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
