Maxfield Parrish: A Retrospective
Category: Books,Arts & Photography,History & Criticism
Maxfield Parrish: A Retrospective Details
From Library Journal It was estimated in the 1920s that one out of four homes in America had one of Parrish's make-believe illustrations on the wall, and he remains one of our best-loved illustrators. This unique work, a celebration of "Parrish Blue" water and skies, hued hills, and young women draped in classical garments, is the result of a 1995 traveling exhibit, "Maxfield Parrish: A Retrospective." The Cutlers, he an architect and she a gallery owner, were instrumental in working with the Parrish Family Trust to put together that international exhibit to commemorate the artist's 125th birthday. The Cutlers were able to locate numerous items in private collections for the exhibit. Many of the 130 color plates are of these works, never reproduced before, while better-known pieces are lavishly reproduced from the original paintings rather than prints. The Parrish family offered rare photos for the biographical text, which is supplemented with a reminiscence by granddaughter Joanna Maxfield Parrish. Highly recommended for all collections.?Joseph C. Hewgley, Nashville P.L.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. Read more
Reviews
I own Maxfield Parrish: Master of Make-Believe by Gilbert and consider it a treasure, but this collection has more pictures and the colors appear to be truer than the other book. This has over 130 color plates, and more than 30 black-and-white drawings and some have never been published before this book (1995). Judy Cutler is an art dealer and has sold Parrish prints for more than 25 years and she has curated over 20 displays of Parrish's work and has worked with Parrish's son. Long story short, well worth the extra money if you are a fan. If you're not a fan you SHOULD be--this is beautiful work! I got it for half-price through Amazon.