Sam Hyde Harris 1889-1977 A Retrospective is subtitled A Pictorial Biography of His Life and Work. The collection contained in this volume attempts to portray the man and his life as well as his art. Essays by Californian historian Marian Yoshiki-Kovinick and peer artist Gary Lang stand out. His widow, Marion Dodge Harris, contributes a short biography. Even Harris 19 own words a presented in four different written works. Of particular interest is the transcript of Travel Posters, a six-minute talk given by Sam Hyde Harris over Radio Station KMTR.
The heart of Sam Hyde Harris 1889-1977 A Retrospective is, of course, his art which is grouped into six sections:
The Beginning: Early Bright Impasto Style, circa 1912-1935
Commercial Works, circa 1905-1950
The Soft Style and More, circa 1917 13 1945
Harbors
Paintings 1935-1950, and
The Desserts and Mountains
There are over 350 color illustrations and 62 black and white. An exhibition record, biographical chronology, and examples of estate signatures are provided in appendices.
Price: $57.50
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