This lovely book provides the first comprehensive examination of Eastman Johnson's vivid paintings of a quintessential New England theme--the making of maple sugar. This series of pictures, executed during the 1860s, is perhaps the most ambitious project in the artist's career. Brian T. Allen discusses the ways in which Johnson's maple sugar paintings reflect a New England on the edge of vast changes, both in the technology of farming and in the social structures of small communities. He notes how Johnson conveys the tense ...
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This lovely book provides the first comprehensive examination of Eastman Johnson's vivid paintings of a quintessential New England theme--the making of maple sugar. This series of pictures, executed during the 1860s, is perhaps the most ambitious project in the artist's career. Brian T. Allen discusses the ways in which Johnson's maple sugar paintings reflect a New England on the edge of vast changes, both in the technology of farming and in the social structures of small communities. He notes how Johnson conveys the tense, shifting relationship that existed between industrial innovation and New England's distinctive brand of community spirit, evident through maple sugar's close association with free labor, as opposed to cane sugar's connection with slavery. Presented here in full color, Johnson's maple sugar paintings are both a celebration of New England and a commentary on a bygone era. Distributed for the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts
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Fair. A readable copy. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Dust jacket may be missing. Pages can include considerable highlighting markings writing but cannot obscure the text. May be an Ex-lib. copy and have standard library stamps and or stickers. May NOT include discs or access code or other supplemental material. We ship Monday-Saturday and respond to inquiries within 24 hours.
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As New. Color pictorial wraps. 55 pp., profusely illustrated with 28+ color plates and illustrations. Issued in conjunction with several 2004 exhibitions of artwork by American artist Eastman Johnson (1824-1906). The narrative explores all aspects of the maple sugaring process, and includes Johnson's artwork where appropriate. Focuses on 15 works in the exhibition. A great exhibition, notable for both the artwork and the subject matter of New England and North American sugaring.
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VG-. Sticker on front cover. Color pictorial wraps. 55 pp., profusely illustrated with 28+ color plates and illustrations. Issued in conjunction with several 2004 exhibitions of artwork by American artist Eastman Johnson (1824-1906). The narrative explores all aspects of the maple sugaring process, and includes Johnson's artwork where appropriate. Focuses on 15 works in the exhibition. A great exhibition, notable for both the artwork and the subject matter of New England and North American sugaring.
