Turner

"Turner" by W. Cosmo (William Cosmo) Monkhouse is a 19th-century biography exploring the life and artistic legacy of J.M.W. Turner. The biography intricately connects Turner's intensely private, often difficult personal life with the vivid brilliance of his paintings. It begins by setting a tone that highlights the complexities of Turner's character, which is portrayed as deeply connected to nature but lacking social ease. It touches on his reclusive habits and the difficulties of expressing his feelings, showing a man who thrived artistically as he retreated inward. The biography starts with Turner's early life and the impacts that molded his rising talent, referencing the difficulties he faced trying to harmonize his artistic drive with his lonely existence, creating a fascinating summary of the artist's life and mysterious personality.