A selection from the Liber Studiorum of J.M.W. Turner, R.A.
Blackie and Son Limited
Category
Books
Date
Mar 1890
Materials
textile and paper.
Measurements
445 mm (H); 690 mm (W); 27 mm (D)
Place of origin
Old Bailey
Order this imageCollection
Castle Ward, County Down
NT 833674
Summary
Blue folder containing four paper folders (Part 1 to Part 4) with unbound pages and etchings. The subtitle reads 'For artists, art students and amateurs. A drawing book suggested by the writings of Mr. Ruskin. With a historical introduction by Frederick Wedmore, practical notes by Frank Short', edited by John Ward, F.S.A. Two sets of strings on corners.
Marks and inscriptions
To Viscount Bangor / .... Castle Ward / with must respect / from John Ward / F.SA / October 1890 (handwritten in pencil on title page)
Makers and roles
Blackie and Son Limited, engraver and publisher John Ward, CBE, RA (Hereford 1917 - 2007), editor