By Coy L. Ludwig Maxfield Parrish (1st First Edition) [Hardcover]

by Coy Ludwig

We are pleased to bring this classic work back into print. A compendium of the life and work of Maxfield Parrish, it is an essential part of a Parrish library. For the collector, the publisher has included a value guide to some of the products that bear Parrish images. Examples of Parrish's most famous book illustrations are shown, including selections from Mother Goose in Prose and the Arabian Nights. Also included are his famous magazine covers-from Life, Collier's, Harper's Weekly, etc., as well as all the landscapes that he painted for Brown and Bigelow, who reproduced them as calendars every year from 1936 to 1963. One of the highlights of the book is the chapter on Parrish's technique, examining in depth his materials, favorite methods, and unique way of painting. In addition, there is a lengthy excerpt from an unpublished manuscript by Maxfield Parrish, Jr., explaining step-by-step his father's glazing technique and use of photography in his work. This definitive study also contains numerous revealing excerpts from Parrish's unpublished correspondence with family, friends, and clients.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Biography, Reference, Art History

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Chris Gager · Rating 4 out of 5]

I KNOW I've looked through at least one Maxfield Parrish book. I used to have a picture of his hanging over my kitchen stove. In fact it was a print of the one the cover of this book! Gone now and who knows where. Date "read" is a guess.

[Roy DeRousse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, detailed examination of Parrish's work along with high quality reproductions of the artwork. I'd give this 4.5 stars if I could because some of the artwork is printed in black and white rather than color. Understandable to make the book more affordable, but I would have preferred paying more for more color.

[Shane Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

My parents tell me that long before I learned to read, I loved the prints of Parrish's work collected in this book. However my tastes changed as I grew up, these images still entrances me. The artist portrayed both human figures and landscapes with layers of light and focused details that caught my imagination. As a teenager, I finally read the book itself and learned a bit about the artist's life, his techniques, and his place in art history. While that content is fine, the prints of the artist's work remain the obvious highlights of this volume.

[Troy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite American artsit! Incredible glazing technique!!!

[Marcie · Rating 5 out of 5]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS. THE CLARITY & CREATIVITY IS AMAZING, AS IS THE LIGHT.

[Keith Bowden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anything collecting Maxfield Parrish's work is superb, but this is THE book.

[Patrick Gibson · Rating 4 out of 5]

And yet another coffee table book find at the flea market. The got the blue right! Great accumulation of classic immages.

[Kaite Stover · Rating 5 out of 5]

Birthday gift from my college roommate.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short on biographical info - pics are lovely although the color is often wrong