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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. New book still in plastic. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> This catalogue showcases a recent body of work inspired by the National Gallery’s own collection and in particular by J.M.W. Turner’s The Evening Star (about 1830). For Scully this clegiac picture constitutes one of Turner’s most profound paintings leading to new departures in his own work. Using the motif of stripes or chequerboards Scully evokes landscapes and architecture horizons fields and coastlines in which his contemplative forms become reminders of personal experiences and distinctive moments. Vast bold panel paintings with richly textured surfaces are illustrated together with delicate works on paper: aquatints and luminous pastels. The accompanying text includes newly commissioned essays and poetry by Vahni Capildeo and Kelly Grovier while a unique photo essay by Irish novelist Eimear MeBride highlights the sweeping impasto strong brushstrokes and vivid colours that distinguish Scully’s painting. (MP)