My lifes history, and, in 1973, produced a massive book on her paintings. Grandma moses by kallir, otto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Get the best deals on grandma moses book when you shop the largest online selection at. Lots and lots of pictures of her work, mostly in color. Buy grandma moses first edition by kallir, otto isbn. Huge coffee table book, chock full of info that i didnt know about grandma moses, although i have read other books about her. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
Otto kallir born otto nirenstein born april 1, 1894, in vienna. Having read otto kallir s book, grandma moses i was pleased to find this information which confirms what i have read. Grandma moses biography life, family, childhood, children. The kallir research institute is a nonprofit foundation established in 2017 to continue and augment the arthistorical scholarship of the late otto kallir the institutes primary focus is the work of the artists egon schiele, richard gerstl and anna mary robertson grandma moses. Grandma moses by moses and otto kallir 1973, hardcover for. Etiennes codirector, hildegard bachert, kallir maintains the grandma moses archives assembled by otto kallir in connection with the grandma moses catalogue raisonne. Grandma moses book art auction artists cover books livros livres artist.
Bound in publishers original quarter cloth and paper boards. Grandma moses by otto kallir 1975 interesting book detailing the live experience of grandma moses and how she her work was discovered. Anna mary robertson moses 18601961, after 60 years as an upstate new york farm wife, became celebrated in the international art world as grandma moses. Grandma moses oversize illustrated volume of the artists work by otto kallir. Grandma moses by moses and otto kallir 1973, hardcover for sale. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Grandma moses hardcover 1 sep 1974 by otto kallir author.
Grandma moses, otto kallir, and my mom dear reader a couple months back i tripped across the newlyminted milford public library on one of my little buying adventures. Gramma moses by otto kallir book art, grandma moses, moses. Grandma moses oversize illustrated volume of the artists. You wont find them in the kitchen, demonstrating the. Coffee table hard back book with 357 pages of the life of artist, anna mary robertson moses. Etienne gave grandma moses painting fourth of july 1951 to the white house as a gift in 1952. The current director, jane kallir, has written over 20 books and is the leading authority on schiele. Government deployed grandma moses overseas in the cold war in 1950, an exhibition of the famed artists paintings toured europe in a promotional campaign of american culture. She is without a doubt the most famous american folk painter of the 20th century, and arguably the greatest. In his introduction to the book grandma moses, american. With a palette of pure colors and a true vision, grandma moses presented memories of her girlhood in meticulously painted scenes of.
Grandma moses by moses and otto kallir 1973, hardcover. Grandma moses by otto kallir and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Her involvement with the artist continues a tradition that dates to moses first oneperson show, which took place at the galerie st. Get the best deal for grandma moses book from the largest online selection at.
Profusely illustrated throughout in black and white and color. The childrens book grandma moses story book was published in 1961. Otto kallir established the grandma moses properties, inc. My lifes history 1952, memoir do you know something we dont. Otto kallir, author of grandma moses, on librarything. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one.
I was looking for a ladies room, they were looking mighty clean, and so i stopped in. Dec 30, 2010 you can read more about their relationship in otto s daughter janes essay from the moses anniversary exhibition early this year. Grandma moses hardcover november, 1986 by otto kallir author. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. You are offerding on a grandma moses book by otto kallir, 1973.
Anecdotes on the personal life of the american primitive painter highlight a. Grandma moses by moses, otto kallir 1975, book, ill. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Kallir, who had a phd in art history, was committed to scholarship from the outset. This covers the complete life story and history of all her work.
Kallir has also sent grandma moses exhibitions to more than 30 venues in the u. Anna mary robertson moses september 7, 1860 december, 1961, known by her. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Otto kallir the autobiography of the woman who began to paint when she was 80. Grandma moses my lifes history edited by otto kallir ebay. I always enjoyed looking through it on visits to the family home. The second reason why ive so treasured the grandma moses volume is something that moses, kallir, and my mother have in common.
Published by abrams publishing company, new york in 1973. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Grandma moses by otto kallir hardcover excellent condition. English customs services and international tracking provided. Etienne developed a commitment to the work of selftaught american and european artists after discovering grandma moses, who had her first oneperson show here in 1940.
Grandma moses paintings for sale grandma moses art value. Etienne gave grandma moses her first onewoman show that year. Grandma moses by moses and otto kallir 1974, paperback. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. As you know, otto kallir gave grandma moses her first show in. No one captures the landscape better than grandma moses. Grandma moses by otto kallir a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included.
Wonderful color photos of her work make this a wonderful book. Abrams, 1973, as kallir 406a in the catalogue of works supplement. First edition, 1973, first printing, an apparently unread, hardly opened. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Moses and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Color illustrated, excellent condition, from our personal collection. Seeking art representative of his adopted american homeland, kallir discovered the selftaught painter grandma moses in 1940. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. First edition, 1973, first printing, an apparently unread, hardly opened, unworn, unmarked except for a prior owner bookplate on the half title page, over sized hardcover, with an unclipped no price anywhere dust jacket, also almost like new with a tiny scratch on the front below the s in moses, from abrams. My lifes history 1952, memoir do you know something we.
Get the best deals on grandma moses book when you shop the largest online. A large art book about the life and work of anna marie robertson moses, also known as. Grandma moses otto kallir new concise nal edition abrams vintage book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Grandma moses has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. When i saw it recently at the briarcliff manor library, i decided to read it again. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Buy grandma moses by otto kallir online at alibris. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Otto kallir the autobiography of the woman who began to paint when she was 80 and could no longer do fancy work, and who first exhibited her paintings, now known to everybody, at the village drugstore. Grandma moses book by otto kallir 2 available editions. Dec 01, 1978 otto kallir, the art dealer who launched the late.
Grandma moses by moses and otto kallir 1974, paperback for. Satisfaction is guaranteed with every order free shipping on all domestic orders home about view all products contact grandma moses by otto kallir hardcover excellent condition grandma moses by otto kallir hardcover excellent condition item specifics isbn10. This is a delightful book about the life and work of anna marie robertson moses. Moses, grandma outsized volume on the artist, with text by the man who brought her art work to the attention of art circles here and abroad. I particularly enjoyed the summary of her life, hand written in her very own words, spelling errors and all.
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