George Morland: Sixteen examples in colour of the artist's work

This volume brings together sixteen of George Morland’s most celebrated paintings, reproduced in full‑color plates that capture the subtle warmth of his brushwork. Alongside the images, a concise introduction sheds light on the artist’s formative years—his early training in his father’s studio, the encouragement of Sir Joshua Reynolds, and the decisive step into an independent career at twenty‑two. The narrative remains grounded in his life’s first act, offering listeners a vivid portrait of a young talent navigating London’s artistic circles.

The selected works range from intimate domestic scenes like “Idleness” and “The Dipping‑Well” to lively countryside moments such as “Winter: Skating” and “The Fox Inn.” Each plate is accompanied by notes on its provenance, revealing the collectors who first owned the originals. Together, the images and commentary provide a clear window into Morland’s skill at portraying everyday life with humor and sympathetic detail, making the book an engaging listening experience for anyone curious about 18th‑century British genre painting.