Grandma Moses

New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1973. 357 pages, illustrations (some colour); 31 x 35 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Dust jacket toned, with light shelfwear. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. CONTENTS: Pt. I. Beginnings. "I, Anna Mary Robertson ."; Early attempts; Louis Caldor discovers Anna Mary Moses; First one-man show; Grandma Moses comes to New York; New York State Prize; Artistic progress; Plates: The early years to 1946. Pt. II. Growing recognition. "Grandma Moses: American primitive"; Reproductions and Christmas cards; Documentary film; Visit to Washington; Moving to a new house; First European exhibition; "My life history"; Ceramic tiles ; Plates: 1946 to 1953. Pt. III. Fame. New York Herald Tribune Forum, 1953; Grandma Moses and Edward R. Murrow, 1955; Painting the Eisenhower farm; Historical themes; Hundredth birthday, September 7, 1960; "The night before Christmas"; The last months; The death of Grandma Moses; Exhibitions, 1962-1972; The Grandma Moses stamp; Plates 1953 to 1961. Pt. IV. The range of Grandma Moses's art. Evolving her own style; Landscapes; Interiors; Last paintings; Epilogue; "How do I paint?' Documentary section. Biographical outline; Catalogue of the works: Introduction, How to use the catalogue, Worsted pictures, The paintings, Tiles.. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Oblong. Collectible.