Author: HASSRICK, PETER H
Title: Wildlife and western heroes : Alexander Phimister Proctor, sculptor / Peter H. Hassrick ; with contributions by Katherine C. Ebner ; a memoir by Phimister Proctor Church ; and recollections by Gifford Proctor
Description: London : Amon Carter Museum in association with Third Millennium 2003. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. still in the publisher's original shrink wrap. Physical description; 255 p. : ill. (chiefly col.). ports. ; 31 cm. Summary; During his lifetime. Alexander Phimister Proctor was recognised as the acknowledged leader among American animalier sculptors. and as the nation's foremost creator of sculpted monuments on western themes. A series of seven essays covers the key influences and major achievements of his career. with over 50 illustrations depicting the artist's most important commissions. These include the Buffalo Head for the White House State Dining Room (1909) and the massive Mustangs at the University of Texas (1948). as well as the smaller studio pieces such as his Indian Warrior (1900 - 1902). featured on the cover. and Panther (1922 - 1923). Proctor's work can be found in many major American cities and universities - New York. Washington D.C. Chicago. Dallas. Denver. San Francisco and Portland. Edited by Professor Peter Hassrik. Subjects; Proctor. Alexander Phimister 1860-1950 — Exhibitions. Wildlife art — Exhibitions. West (U.S.) — In art — Exhibitions. Sculpture ; Individual artists. ISBN: 1903942225. Weight in Kg appr.:

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