Wondrous Strange: The Wyeth Tradition

Wyeth, N.C.; Wyeth, Andrew; Wyeth, Jamie; Pyle, Howard

ISBN 10: 0821225375 / ISBN 13: 9780821225370

Published by U.S.A.: Bulfinch, 1998

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Large hardback in fine condition with fine dust jacket. Stated 1st edition.

Seller Inventory # 623364

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wondrous Strange: The Wyeth Tradition
• Publisher: U.S.A.: Bulfinch
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821225375
• ISBN 13: 9780821225370
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • art

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Synopsis

An enchanting collection of fantastical and colorful paintings by four American Realism painters--Howard Pyle, N. C. Wyeth, and Wyeth's son and grandson--examines the relationship among these artists and suggests how illustration and the fine arts intersect in their work. 12,500 first printing.

About the Author

Howard Pyle is the father of American illustration. His student, N.C. Wyeth, became America's foremost illustrator in the early twentieth century. Andrew Wyeth is one of the most distinguished artists of this century. His work has been widely-exhibited and published. Jamie Wyeth continues the family tradition as an outstanding and popular artist, and has written and illustrated children's books. Susan C. Larsen:Chief Curator of the Farnsworth Art Museum. David Michaelis: author of N.C. Wyeth: A Biography (Knopf, 1998). Stephen Bruni:Executive Director of the Delaware Art Museum.Betsy James Wyeth: wife of Andrew Wyeth, is author of several Wyeth books.Theodore Wolff: former art critic, Christian Science Monitor; Christopher Crosman : Director of the Farnsworth Museum.