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An anthology of nature poems by the author of Walden features poetry concerned with how one lives in nature and complemented by watercolor illustrations by Homer, Singer Sargent, and others. ... Read more

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A beautiful addition to any Thoreau library
This volume certainly isn't the first (or last) publication to match Henry David Thoreau's words with beautiful photos.The differences here are that (a) the text is solely Thoreau's poetry, and (b) the accompanying visuals are pieces from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.It is Thoreau's *prose* that is most often quoted and reprinted ad infinitum.In spite of the fact that he described himself as a poet by profession, today Thoreau's poetry is frequently dismissed as being sub-par or not worth considering at all.This treatment serves to remedy that situation.

Here, 52 poems are illustrated with the work of more than 20 artists.Sixteen of the paintings are from Winslow Homer and six are from John Singer Sargent.Putting Thoreau's words next to Homer's artwork is a perfect match.Both men were inspired by the natural world and conveyed their connectedness in their creations.

One of the most compelling entries is not Nature-oriented."I Am the Little Irish Boy" tells the story of a youngster whose father was a railroad worker.The facing page shows Jessie Wilcox Smith's red-haired tyke looking out from her illustration called "When Daddy was a Little Boy."The well-dressed boy in the picture is better off than the one described in the poem, and yet his eyes will catch you and make you think about the similarities instead.

This smallish coffee table book could be opened to a different poem and painting each day, it's that nice.Scoop one up if you can find it!

The perfect combination
Winslow Homer's watercolors perfectly complement Thoreau's works.For someone new to Thoreau's poetry, it is an enchanting collection sure to engage, capturing the essence of New England nature, and Transcendentalist philosophy.It is a beautiful tribute to two who were masters of their crafts. ... Read more

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Limited to 1000 copies. Deluxe hardcover with transparent waxpaper dust jacket. ... Read more

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Auction catalogue containing 80 plates of this collection of Old Masters, particularly the Italian school. ... Read more

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Contains: "On the Study of African Sculpture" by Roy Sieber and Arnold Rubin; "The Afro-American Artisit: A Search for Identity" by Elsa Honig Fine; "Studio Watts Learning Center for the Arts"; "Georges Rouault and the Academic Curriculum" by Albert Boime; "'The Magic Theatre' Exhibition: An Appraisal" by George Ehrlich; "A Revolution of Artists" by Cindy Nemser; "The Artist in Higher Education" by J. Torche Brandstadter; "Robert Willson: Sculptor in Glass - An Appreciation" by Paul N. Perrot; "An Art Museum for the University of Iowa"; "The Nathan Cummings Art Building at Stanford"; "College Museum Notes"; "Berlin's New National Galerie" by Alfred Neumeyer; "Illicit Traffic in Pre-Columbian Antiquities" by Clemency Coggins; more. ... Read more

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The Druids: Bringing in the Mistletoe, 1890, by George Henry (Scottish, 1858-1943) and Edward Atkinson Hornel (Scottish, b. Australia, 1864-1933). Published by Pomegranate with the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum/Glasgow Museums.

One of the Glasgow Boys, a group of young painters who revolutionized Scottish art in the nineteenth century, Edward Atkinson Hornel (Scottish, b. Australia, 1864-1933) studied art in Edinburgh and Antwerp as a young man. His early work--including many landscapes with figures--shows the influence of Belgian traditions. But beginning in 1885, a close friendship with another member of the group, George Henry (Scottish, 1858-1943), led him toward more decorative work and symbolism. In 1890 the two collaborated on The Druids: Bringing in the Mistletoe, a richly textured and ornamented winter scene depicting an ancient Celtic ceremony.

Thoughtfully conceived and engagingly intricate, Pomegranate's 1,000-piece interlocking jigsaw puzzles combine superb color reproduction, stunning and unusual images, and sturdy construction to delight generations of novice and veteran puzzleworkers. Puzzle size: 25 x 25 in. Box size: 10 x 13 x 1 7/8 in. (WARNING: Choking hazard--small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.) ... Read more

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Articles: "Matisse's Backs and the Development of His Painting" by Jack D. Flam; "Bellows and Goya" by Eleanor M. Tufts; "Ferdinand Georg Waldmueller: An Austrian Artist Re-evaluated" by Alfred Werner; "Mainstream, Blackstream and the Black Art Movement" by Elsa Honig Fine; "Poems Pertaining to Art"; "On Creating and Teaching: Talks with Hiram Williams" by William B. Stephens; "Advice on Contracts with Publishers"; "Quotations from Student Examination Papers"; "Letters to the Editor" and "Illegal Traffic in Art: Interim Report" by Clemency Coggins. ... Read more