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Surrealism & Modernism from the Collection - $10 (Wethersfield)
condition:
like new
size / dimensions:
11.00" x 9.25" x 0.60" Approx.
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Book is in new condition, bright, crisp, tight, no creases, corners are sharp and no markings or annotations in the book. No shelf wear. Dust Jacket has protected the book as it should. Color and Black & White pictures and illustrations throughout the book.
The Wadsworth Atheneum's remarkable collection of 20th-century art is due to a succession of adventurous directors and curators. This volume showcases the museum's holdings and provides details about their acquisition. The famed Chick Austin, director of the Atheneum from 1929 to 1944, purchased works by Matisse, Picasso, Ernst, de Chirico and mounted the first Surrealist exhibition in America, leading to the acquisition of works by Miro, Dali, Magritte and others. Austin's successor, Charles Cunningham, added works by Stanley Spencer, Henry Moore, Maillol, and Marini. During the late 20th century, examples of American modernists and expressionists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Arthur Dove, Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock have also been acquired. Paul Paret situates the Atheneum's remarkable collection in the broader context of the issues and themes of modernism and surrealism, while Eric Zafran explores Austin's exceptional contacts with the key figures.
This book has been in our family library for a long time and in new condition. This is a CASH Sale only, No Checks. We can meet at a local "safe place" so you to review the book and then decide if you would like it. Would consider shipping at the buyer’s expense. Thank you for looking and considering this book on Craigslist.
Book Size: 11.00"x 9.25” x 0.60” Approx.