Author: KIRWIN, LIZA
Title: Artists in their studios : images from the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art / Liza Kirwin and Joan Lord
Description: New York : Collins Design 2007. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 191 pages; Description: 191 p. : ill. (some col. ) ; 29 cm. Subjects: Archives of American Art. Portrait photography. Artists --United States --Portraits. Artists' studios --Pictorial works. Summary: Published in conjunction with the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art. this book provides insight to the work of American artists and their unique studio spaces. Over 100 photographs with letters and other primary source materials (notes. sketchbook pages. invitations. etc. ) offer an intimate perspective on the work and studios of over 100 significant American artists from the late 19th century to the 1970s. ARTISTS IN THEIR STUDIOS shows the evolution of studio spaces and by extension the public/private personae of the artists. It also informs the public about the holdings of the Smithsonian's Archives and creates an awareness of the value of these primary sources as historical evidence.Weight in Kg appr.:

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