Early English Water-Colour Drawings of the Great Masters

"Early English Water-Colour Drawings of the Great Masters" by A. J. Finberg, is a compilation of art critiques and exhibition guides from the early 1900s that shines a light on the achievements of British watercolour artists, with a strong emphasis on the legendary J.M.W. Turner and those around him. This book seeks to both place these works within their historical moment and elevate the status of watercolour as an essential form of artistic expression. The book starts by building up Turner and illustrating his impact on watercolour artistry, referring to a notable 1919 exhibition which displayed Turner's phenomenal art with other influential geniuses. Finberg points out the public’s love for watercolours, especially since they were usually forgotten because oil paintings were seen as better, claiming that the exhibit was important for teaching people about Turner's amazing art and also the pieces from artists like him or that came before. These beginning comments get things ready for a good examination into specific artworks, bringing attention to the skill put into them and the strong emotions they stimulate.