Jane kallir was born in new york city and graduated from brown university in 1976, with a ba in art and art history. 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. In his introduction to the book grandma moses, american. 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. Abrams, 1973, as kallir 406a in the catalogue of works supplement. In 1977, she began working for her grandfather, otto kallir, who founded the galerie st. Grandma moses book art auction artists cover books livros altered book art artist. Grandma moses by moses and otto kallir 1974, paperback 1 trending price. Seeking art representative of his adopted american homeland, kallir discovered the selftaught painter grandma moses in 1940. Nearly 1600 pictures, created between the years 1918 and 1961 are enclosed. Etienne gave grandma moses her first onewoman show that year. This book is an attempt to present and examine the art and personality of anna mary robertson.
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Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. As you know, otto kallir gave grandma moses her first show in. Grandma moses has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Grandma moses hardcover 1973 by otto 1894 kallir author 4. 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.
Having read otto kallirs book, grandma moses i was pleased to find this information which confirms what i have read. First edition, 1973, first printing, an apparently unread, hardly opened. Grandma moses paintings for sale grandma moses art value. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Buy grandma moses first edition by kallir, otto isbn. Grandma moses oversize illustrated volume of the artist.
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This book is an attempt to present and examine the art and personality of anna mary robertson moses. Having read otto kallir s book, grandma moses i was pleased to find this information which confirms what i have read. Otto kallir born otto nirenstein born april 1, 1894, in vienna. Kallir traces moses development as an artist from the first embroidered landscapes to the glorious paintings of her oldage style. With kallirs guidance, moses became one of the most famous and successful american artists of the immediate postwar period. When i saw it recently at the briarcliff manor library, i decided to read it again. You are offerding on a grandma moses book by otto kallir, 1973. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Coffee table hard back book with 357 pages of the life of artist, anna mary robertson moses. Etienne in new york, which specializes in austrian and german expressionism as well as selftaught and outsider art.
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