Description: Add a Rare Collector’s Item to Your Library: Signed First Edition of Grant Wood: A Life by R. Tripp Evans This signed first edition hardcover of Grant Wood: A Life is an essential piece for art enthusiasts and collectors. Published in 2010 by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, this beautifully illustrated biography offers an unparalleled exploration of the life and art of Grant Wood, one of America’s most iconic regionalist painters. Key Features:Author-Signed Copy: A collector's treasure and a must-have for art history aficionados.Hardcover with Dust Jacket: In excellent condition, featuring a durable and elegant design.Illustrated with 432 Pages: Packed with visuals and rich narratives that bring Grant Wood’s world to life.Topics Covered: Individual artists, techniques, American art, art history, and biographical insights.About the Book R. Tripp Evans delves deeply into the life of Grant Wood, best known for his masterpiece American Gothic. While Wood portrayed himself as a humble “farmer-painter,” this biography reveals his complex, multilayered identity. Wood was a classically trained artist who studied the Old Masters and Flemish art, yet he created works steeped in nostalgia and tradition, reflecting America’s agrarian roots. Evans examines:Wood’s homosexuality, which shaped his artistic persona and work.His complicated family dynamics, including his close relationships with his mother and sister.His artistic journey, from small-town roots to European bohemia and back to the heart of America.The cultural and political landscape of the time, where art was a battleground for American identity.Praise for Grant Wood: A Life Evans crafts a vivid, multidimensional portrait of Grant Wood, exploring the myths, complexities, and contradictions of an artist who became a “National Symbol.” This biography not only sheds new light on Wood’s legacy but also provides a fascinating look at the American art scene during the early 20th century. Perfect for collectors and fans of art, history, and biography, this signed first edition is a valuable addition to any library. Don’t miss the chance to own this insightful and deeply researched tribute to one of America’s greatest artists. Order now!
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed By: R. Tripp Evans
Signed: Yes
Bin: 5
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: Adults
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Type: Biography
Literary Movement: Modernism
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Book Title: Grant Wood : Alife
Number of Pages: 432 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Height: 1.5 in
Topic: History / Modern (Late 19th Century to 1945), Individual Artists / General, Techniques / Painting, American / General, Artists, Architects, Photographers
Publication Year: 2010
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Art, Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 29 Oz
Author: R. Tripp Evans
Item Length: 9.5 in
Item Width: 6.6 in
Format: Hardcover
