George Catlin and His Indian Gallery

Catlin, George; Dippie, Brian W.; Gurney, George; Museum, Smithsonian American Art

ISBN 10: 0393052176 / ISBN 13: 9780393052176

Edité par W. W. Norton & Company, 2002

Washington, D.C., 2002; brown cloth covered boards; minimal shelf wear; illustrated jacket with minor wear; Folio, 12" to 15" tall; Interior is clean and unmarked; 294 pages; Additional shipping charges may be required due to the size and weight of book. N° de réf. du vendeur SKU1179245

Synopsis :

In 1832, George Catlin―showman, entrepreneur, and artist―made the first of four trips into Indian country, painting as he went, in a wonderfully spontaneous, if somewhat naive style. His ambition was to paint every tribe. He fell short. But what he did achieve, and the subject of this splendid volume, is a remarkable look into the faces and daily activities of Native Americans before their lands and their numbers were so radically diminished. And while Catlin was clearly influenced by the idea that Indians were Noble Savages (rapidly acquiring the vices of the white man while losing their "savage" virtues), his passion for his work is evidence of a profound respect and affection for his subjects, clearly demonstrated in this magnificent book.

À propos de l?auteur: George Catlin (1796-1872) was the first, and perhaps the most famous, painter of Native Americans.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : George Catlin and His Indian Gallery
Éditeur : W. W. Norton & Company
Date d'édition : 2002
Reliure : hardcover
Etat : As New
Etat de la jaquette : Like New