Author: Gerdts, William H. Title: William Holbrook Beard: Animals in Fantasy
Description: New York, New York, Alexander Gallery, 1981. Softcover. Beige textured paper wraps. 57 pp. 21 bw, 22 color plates. Issued in conjunction with a 1981 exhibition of fantastical art by American painter William Holbrook Beard (1825-1900). With a lengthy essay by William H. Gerdts. The exhibition checklist cites 48 pieces, and the majority are pictured here. Includes an extensive bibliography. By far the major work on this artist. Because of the original glue used to affix the color plate to the cover, it will pop off once the cover is even slightly bent and will need to be re-affixed. Good (although cover illus. often pops off its glue upon opening) .
Keywords: American Art; Art; Fantasy Art Animal; William H. Beard; Galcat; ; October2004sale ; Beard, William Holbrook ; Art ; Fantasy Art Animal
Price: US$ 20.00 Seller: Kevin Mullen, Bookseller
- Book number: 5873
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