Maxfield Parrish, Master of Make-Believe,
describes the life and
popularity of this famous early twentieth-century
American artist. This
beautifully illustrated catalogue, which is
written from a
factual humanistic perspective, includes all fun ad lively works based on Mother Goose's fairytales. The works include come from collections all over the United States, including museums like the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts where Parrish studied, as well as private collectors who have been persuaded to part with their treasures in order to give the artist the exposure that he deserves. Readers unfamiliar with Parrish's name will find an artis with an extraordinary talent for using colors, as well as an abbility to create fantastical worlds, for children and adults. 'I am hopelessy commonplace, I don't know what people see in me!', the artist once commented in his standard lowkey delivery. What we see is an artist who still believes in realism based on imagination, talent and execution for its concept. Maxfield Parrish's art is instantly accessible and real. The book accompanies a traveling exhibition by the same name organized by the Trust for Museum Exhibitions, Washington, DC..
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