Francis Towne
| Author | : Timothy Wilcox |
| Publisher | : Tate |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 1997-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015041736649 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Francis Towne by : Timothy Wilcox
Download or read book Francis Towne written by Timothy Wilcox and published by Tate. This book was released on 1997-06 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Francis Towne (1739-1816) achieved no recognition in his lifetime, yet today his watercolors are acknowledged as among the most arresting and original of the generation of landscape painters between Wilson and Turner. This volume brings together over 80 watercolors by Towne, his friends, and pupils. The society of 18th-century Exeter where Towne found most of his patrons is especially highlighted.
