Childe Hassam: Impressionist in the West [signed]

Published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same title at the Portland Art Museum (Dec. 2004 - March 2005), this oversize (10.25x12.25") catalog displays over 50 color reproductions, many of which are of paintings that Hassam created during his two trips to the West (Oregon and the surrounding regions) in 1904 and 1908. Curator Bullock describes the highly prolific artist's life and work, discussing the Western paintings in the context of all Hassam's work, as well as Hassam's desire to create art that was entirely American. The volume concludes with a working list of the Western paintings, a checklist of works in the exhibition, and a list of plate illustrations. Distributed by the U. of Washington Press. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)