The House of the Singing Winds: The Life and Work of T.c. Steele

by Selma N. Steele, Theodore L. Steele, Wilbur D. Peat

First published in 1966, this account of the life and work of T. C. Steele, one of Indiana’s most renowned artists, has become a much-sought-after classic. For this reissue, sixty-two of the book’s seventy-six illustrations, including all ten color plates, have been newly photographed and reproduced according to the highest modern standards. The text, unchanged from the first edition, includes a brief biography by the painter’s grandson, Theodore L. Steele; a poetic memoir of Steele’s last Brown County years by Selma N. Steele; and an appreciation of Steele’s work by art historian Wilbur D. Peat.

209 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1990

Reviews

[Marsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always loved T.C. Steele’s paintings. It has taken me a long time to read this book but I have now finished it. I started it months ago and just read it between other books. When Jim and I went to Brown County, IN and saw his house and his studio, I was blown away. It is just like the books pictures it. His landscapes are so moving to me. His second wife Selma wrote this book as a tribute to him. If you like art and are interested in finding out about artist lives this would be a good book for you.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the History

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written in love by the wife of T.C.Steele, Hoosier Five member. If you go to see the T.C.Steele state historical site, in Brown county, you owe it to yourself to read this before you go.