The
first book of Taylor’s work, published originally
in 1987, and thus of great significance to collectors. Features
in-depth visual and verbal studies of many of Robert’s
most outstanding early paintings, along with a wealth of
pencil sketches and photographs. Those familiar with his
work will be intrigued to discover the behind-the-scenes
stories of life with the ‘Aces.’
As
a fighter pilot who flew the types of aircraft that Robert
Taylor paints so brilliantly, I marvel at his ability. He
paints more than just aircraft; he paints with spectacular
reality the whole vista of the sky that is the world of
the fighter pilot. He ranks with the best.’ Air Vice
Marshal J.E. ‘Johnnie’ Johnson, CB,CBE,DSO,DFC,
Top scoring Allied fighter pilot of the Second World War.
Aviation Art Book Details
Robert
Taylor Air Combat Paintings Volume One
Publisher
David and Charles
Paperback 128 pages, Size: 14.5 x 11.5 inches, ISBN: 0-7153-1430-0
Aviation
Art Book Contents
Foreword
by AVM ‘Johnnie’ Johnson, Introduction by Robert
Taylor, Robert Taylor by Robert Weston, A collection of
24 aviation paintings by the artist Robert Taylor, all of
which are accompanied by a personal narrative, describing
his subject in terms of the methods he uses to portray his
genre, Acknowledgements.
