Turner and the Sea Custom Print these "sons of the waves"

these "sons of the waves" held the nation’s destiny in their calloused hands

or rather part of a Europe-wide movement

no technology has had a more profound impact on mankind than watercraft

Covering subjects such as relativity

a destination for Cutty Sark on many occasions to bring wool and other cargo back to England

Turner and the Sea Custom Print these "sons of the waves"This book, published to coincide with a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, explores and celebrates Turners lifelong fascination with the sea. It also sets his work within the context of marine painting in the 19th century. Each chapter has an introductory text followed by discussion of specific paintings. Four of the chapters conclude with a feature essay on a specific topic.