Grandma moses by otto kallir meet your next favorite book. Grandma moses book by otto kallir 2 available editions. Dec 01, 1978 otto kallir, the art dealer who launched the late. The artist behind the myth moses, grandma 18601961, details dividing of the ways, 1947. Abrams, 1973, as kallir 406a in the catalogue of works supplement. Grandma moses by moses and otto kallir 1973, hardcover. Grandma moses hardcover january 1, 1973 by otto kallir author. Buy grandma moses first edition by kallir, otto isbn. Grandma moses in the 21st century by jane kallir, roger. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jane kallir born july 30, 1954 is an american art dealer, curator and author. Wonderful color photos of her work make this a wonderful book. This book is an attempt to present and examine the art and personality of anna mary robertson. Grandma moses by kallir, otto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Gift of the kallir family in memory of otto kallir. Having read otto kallirs book, grandma moses i was pleased to find this information which confirms what i have read. You are offerding on a grandma moses book by otto kallir, 1973. Grandma moses oversize illustrated volume of the artist. Abaa grandma moses by kallir, otto search for rare books.
Grandma moses by moses and otto kallir 1973, hardcover for sale. Grandma moses by otto kallir 1975 interesting book detailing the live experience of grandma moses and how she her work was discovered. This book is an attempt to present and examine the art and personality of anna mary robertson moses. For this reevaluation of the work of grandma moses, jane kallir contributes an authoritative introduction and presents a catalogue that illustrates 87 of moses most important works. Grandma moses biography life, family, childhood, children. Granddaughter of otto kallir, who was a key factor in moses discovery and subsequent popular success, she is the foremost authority on the work of grandma moses and has organized numerous exhibitions of her art. Grandma moses book art auction artists cover books livros altered book art artist. Grandma moses hardcover 1973 by otto 1894 kallir author 4. This covers the complete life story and history of all her work. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Kallir, who had a phd in art history, was committed to scholarship from the outset. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Grandma moses american songbook hardback book dan fox guitar piano arrangements. In 1977, she began working for her grandfather, otto kallir, who founded the galerie st.
Etienne in new york, which specializes in austrian and german expressionism as well as selftaught and outsider art. Nearly 1600 pictures, created between the years 1918 and 1961 are enclosed. Bound in publishers original quarter cloth and paper boards. Anecdotes on the personal life of the american primitive painter highlight a. Publication date 1975 topics moses, grandma, 18601961, moses, anna mary robertson, 18601961, artes. Color illustrated, excellent condition, from our personal collection. Otto kallir the autobiography of the woman who began to paint when she was 80 and could no longer do fancy work, and who first exhibited her paintings, now known to everybody, at the village drugstore. With kallirs guidance, moses became one of the most famous and successful american artists of the immediate postwar period. Grandma moses goes to the big city smithsonian american. Etienne gave grandma moses her first onewoman show that year. Grandma moses by moses and otto kallir 1973, hardcover ebay.
Moses, grandma outsized volume on the artist, with text by the man who brought her art work to the attention of art circles here and abroad. A large art book about the life and work of anna marie robertson moses, also known as. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Grandma moses oversize illustrated volume of the artists work by otto kallir. As you know, otto kallir gave grandma moses her first show in. My lifes history, and, in 1973, produced a massive book on her paintings. Grandma moses by moses and otto kallir 1974, paperback.
Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Abrams 1975 vintage art paperback book grandma moses by otto kallir henry n. I enjoy getting to know artists who are long gone and, when suitable, attempt to sketch them. This wonderful 1973 book of grandma moses life, history of her painting and pictures of her paintings is such a wonderful and great book. First edition, 1973, first printing, an apparently unread, hardly opened. Buy grandma moses by otto kallir online at alibris. Grandma moses by moses and otto kallir 1974, paperback for. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Etienne gave grandma moses painting fourth of july 1951 to the white house as a gift in 1952. Grandma moses, otto kallir, and my mom dear reader a couple months back i tripped across the newlyminted milford public library on one of my little buying adventures.
Grandma moses hardcover november 1, 1986 by otto kallir author. Otto kallir born otto nirenstein born april 1, 1894, in vienna. Hardcover customs services and international tracking provided. Kallir traces moses development as an artist from the first embroidered landscapes to the glorious paintings of her oldage style. Having read otto kallir s book, grandma moses i was pleased to find this information which confirms what i have read. Gramma moses by otto kallir book art, grandma moses, moses. Seeking art representative of his adopted american homeland, kallir discovered the selftaught painter grandma moses in 1940. My lifes history 1952, memoir do you know something we.
Published by abrams publishing company, new york in 1973. I always enjoyed looking through it on visits to the family home. Jane kallir was born in new york city and graduated from brown university in 1976, with a ba in art and art history. Coffee table hard back book with 357 pages of the life of artist, anna mary robertson moses. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given.
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