Maxfield Parrish: A Retrospective

Maxfield Parrish: A Retrospective

Second edition. A book based on the exhibition: "Maxfield Parrish: The Retrospective" curated by the co-author. Per dust jacket, the purpose of the exhibition & the book was "to change [the] impression [that Parrish was "merely an illustrator"] with a presentation of paintings and drawings that embody the artist's long career and extraordinary accomplishments." 144 reproductions of the works of Parrish, in watercolor, pen and ink, oil, and occasional other media, along with photographs of Parrish's studio, models, and various other persons associated with him. Included are preliminary studies, and original states with variants: for ex, the "Dream Garden" appears as an oil study and as the finished glass mosaic by Tiffany; "Reveries" appears as a painting and as a magazine cover proof. The illustrations include early items, and follow in chronological order, clearly showing the evolution of his style. With introductory biographical material, a chronological table of Parrish's life, a select bibliography, and an index of artworks. xii, 164 pages. cloth, dust jacket. 4to..