Albert Bierstadt : art & enterprise
Title:
Albert Bierstadt : art & enterprise
JLCTITLE245:
Nancy K. Anderson, Linda S. Ferber ; with a contribution by Helena E. Wright.
Personal Author:
Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
New York : Hudson Hills Press in association with the Brooklyn Museum, c1990.
Physical Description:
327 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 33 cm.
ISBN:
9781555950590
9780872731257
General Note:
"Published on the occasion of the exhibition, Albert Bierstadt: art & enterprise, organized by the Brooklyn Museum in association with the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Exhibition itinerary: the Brooklyn Museum: February 8-May 6, 1991, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco: June 8-September 1, 1991, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.: November 3, 1991-February 17, 1992"--T.p. verso.
Abstract:
"Bierstadt was the great recorder of the American western landscape. He was the first artist with both the technique and the talent to convey the powerful visual impact of western space and to capture the scale of America's mountains. This magnificent volume provides a full appreciation of his talent as an artist."--Amazon.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-303) and index.
Added Corporate Author:
Contents:
Albert Bierstadt: the history of a reputation -- "Wondrously full of invention": the western landscapes of Albert Bierstadt -- Chronology and colorplates / Nancy K. Anderson -- Bierstadt and the business of printmaking / Helena E. Wright.