An American Celebration: The Art of Charles Wysocki, Easton Press

An American Celebration: The Art of Charles Wysocki

Easton Press, 2002

Deluxe Leather Bound Edition

Fine Condition

This is a beautifully produced deluxe leather bound edition of “An American Celebration: The Art of Charles Wysocki” published by the Easton Press in 2002. The book measures approximately 10” x 10” and features:

·      hubbed spine, bound in premium full leathers

·      distinctive cover design, beautiful photography

·      handsome, readable typefaces, permanent satin ribbon page marker

·      elegant gilded page edges, endsheets of rich silk moire fabric

From the publisher:

“Warm, heartfelt, unabashedly American, the paintings of Charles Wysocki-one of America's most beloved and successful artists-celebrate the hard work and quiet pleasures of our country in its early days of gladness and innocence. No artist, writes The Boston Globe, "captures the warmth and charm of early American life" like Wysocki. And today that appeal is stronger than ever.

AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION's 200-plus paintings portray the joys of early America. Whether depicting a cozy New England bay or a busy Amish valley, the artist mixes whimsy and sentiment. His brush sets flags awave and spirits soaring. His paintings-of quilting bees, clambakes, country fairs, and one-room schoolhouses-are a testament to the charm of small towns and good neighbors, and the resilience of Yankee ingenuity and pioneer pride. The text by Betty Ballantine embellishes the artist's sense of time and place, and offers a further look into the lore, history, innovations, and accomplishments of our country.”

The book is in FINE condition with the most minimal of wear. There are no bookplates, markings, or signs of previous ownership.

Photographs of the front cover and several of the paintings from the book appear below. Please note that although the images may appear digitized as thumbnails you can view the picture in the photoviewer by clicking on the thumbnail.