Turner: Five letters and a postscript.

"Turner: Five Letters and a Postscript" by C. Lewis Hind is a biography that looks at the life and art of the famous English painter J.M.W. Turner. Focusing on Turner's groundbreaking style and how it changed art, the book shows how he grew as an artist and what drove him. Hind's collection of letters explores Turner's art, from his first attempts at oil painting to his mastery of capturing light and color. It reveals Turner’s deep love for nature and his goal to go beyond reality in his art, displaying both his well-known masterpieces and some of his less famous studies. The book also gives personal insights into Turner, portraying him as a private but brilliant artist, a hard worker and a diligent craftsman whose art inspired Impressionism. Clearly admiring Turner, Hind explains why his work is so important, highlighting his impact on the art world and how he still influences artists now.