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Early Andrew Wyeth Watercolors
I just got Andrew Wyeth Early Watercolors from the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.The 54 prints of watercolors are OK, but not outstanding -- the reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5.Some of the prints were previously printed in Unknown Terrain, the Landscapes of Andrew Wyeth at a higher standard on glossy paper.Others were printed in other Wyeth books.It was not a huge revelation.I expected more new works, maybe some more sketchy ones.$30 is the price from Chadds Ford (then add your $8 shipping and any taxes that may apply.)For nearly $40, this was not a great buy, however, since I am such a fan, it was worth the price to get to see the rare ones.I can only hope that when the catalogue raisonne comes out it will be huge and sumptuous and multi-volumed.I can be excited at about 12 of 54 prints.Reproducing watercolors is always tricky and Wyeth has never been reproduced in a book even close to how wonderful his work really is.I 'm not complaining too much, I hope, because this book is a valuable addition to my Wyeth library.I just wish it had been a lot larger and a lot more.I guess the choice is yours whether to buy it or not.If I had to do it all over again -- I WOULD STILL BUY IT! ... Read more

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Wyeth Iluminated
I picked up this book at a book sale after visiting the communities of Andrew Wyeth as well as the Wyeth museum in Maine.I thought it might be rather scarce due to its publication date (1973).I was delighted to see all the available copies on Amazon as this is really a remarkable book about a remarkable artist.Any student of American art should acquire and read this insightful illumination of Andrew Wyeth.Printed on heavy paper, the numerous images of paintings are well displayed in Andrew's favorite sepia colors. Sections of the book talk about the artist's life, his view of art, his techniques, his position as an American artist, and his relative significance when compared to his contemporaries.The reader is left with a rather haunting impression of the times and perspectives of A. Wyeth that make him unmistakable and unforgettable. ... Read more