Francis Towne
Art catalogue
96 pages plus covers, 220 x 240 mm printed in colour. Pages paper: 170gsm coated matt, covers paper: 300gsm coated matt. Thread sewn bound with full flaps.
Francis Towne (1739–1816) is 'rightly regarded as one of the truly original geniuses' of English watercolour painting of the eighteenth century. His subjects – Wales, the Lake District, Rome, the Alps – were treated with an original dazzling clarity and freshness. This catalogue was for a rare exhibition produced by John Spink and held at Colnaghi's London. Care in accurate colour reproduction and printing on paper specially suited for watercolours resulted in a catalogue that was able to convey the outstanding quality of Towne's paintings.
