Signed first printing of this biography of Andrew Wyeth by his wife and business partner, structured around the story of his most famous painting a pristine copy in the original shipping box. Betsy James Wyeth is credited with guiding Andrew Wyeth's art in formative ways: as editor, marketer, manager, and critic. (The son of N.C. Wyeth, Andrew's relationship with his father was always strained, especially after the son's success shepherded by Betsy.) Betsy introduced Andrew to Christina Olson, who would become the subject depicted in 'Christina's World' named by Betsy. A founder of the Brandywine Conservancy described Betsy: "She had the tact of a general and the grace of a queen." 10'' x 13.5''. Original yellow blind-stamped cloth, gilt-lettered spine. In original unclipped ($75.00) color pictorial dust jacket designed by Larry Webster. In original shipping box, with original receipt from Farnsworth Art Museum. Brown endpapers. Lavishly illustrated throughout in color and black and white. [6], 281, [1] pages. Signed by Betsy Wyeth and Andrew Wyeth in black ink on half title. Codice articolo 39711

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Titolo: CHRISTINA'S WORLD

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston

Data di pubblicazione: 1982

Legatura: Rilegato

Condizione: Fine.

Condizione sovraccoperta: sovraccoperta

autografato: Autografato dall'autore

Edizione: prima edizione

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