American West in Art: Selections from the Denver Art Museum

The Petrie Institute of Western American Art in Denver houses a vast collection of Western American art, including bronze sculptures, early modern works, and contributions from the Tao and Santa Fe communities. This book showcases the collection's diversity, from early luminaries to modernist painters, through 200 pages of portraits, genre scenes, landscapes, and wilderness depictions. Expert interpretations provide insight into the artistic, cultural, and identarian climate of the western United States during the 19th and mid-20th centuries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2020
Publisher: Five Continents Editions

This comprehensive volume presents a captivating collection of artworks originating from the western United States, graciously housed within the prestigious Denver Art Museum. The Petrie Institute of Western American Art boasts one of the world's most remarkable and extensive collections on this subject, owing to its remarkable bronze sculptures, early modern masterpieces, and invaluable contributions from the artistic communities of Tao and Santa Fe. The central focus of this remarkable book spans from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century, offering a profound exploration of this era.

Spanning over 200 captivating pages, the collection showcases a diverse range of portraits, genre scenes, landscapes, and depictions of pristine wilderness, vividly illustrating the richness and diversity of the collection. The narrative unfolds in chronological order, introducing early luminaries such as Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington, and Charles M. Russell, alongside Robert Henri and the artists of the TAO community. It also pays homage to prominent modernist painters, including Maynard Dixon, Marsden Hartley, and Raymond Jonson, whose works contributed significantly to the artistic landscape of the western United States during this transformative period.

Numerous illustrations and expert interpretations accompany the artworks, providing a deeper understanding of the artistic, cultural, and identarian climate that prevailed in the western United States during this era. A prologue by historian Dan Flores and an epilogue by art historian Erika Doss offer valuable insights into the broader context in which to appreciate this rich history of American art.

Weight: 1336g
Dimension: 225 x 279 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788874399369