Maxfield Parrish
Category: Books,Crafts, Hobbies & Home,Antiques & Collectibles
Maxfield Parrish Details
About the Author Coy Ludwig is an Assistant Professor of Art at the State University of New York in Oswego. Read more
Reviews
Coy Ludwig has put together an interesting and useful book. The section on how Parrish created his paintings by layers of paint and varnish to create a glow was particularly fascinating. It sits on my coffee table and guests find the book very interesting to read and look at as well. Profusely illustrated.Interestingly, the cover shows a very blue version of Daybreak, Parrish's most famous painting. It matches the known prints of Daybreak from the early 20th Century. Yet, the original is much more golden and violet. I have a limited edition print done from an accurate photograph of the original. It's beautiful and really makes the blue version stand out as almost another painting.While the book doesn't explain this difference, it remains one of the definitive books about Maxfield Parrish and a "must own" for any fan or collector of Maxfield Parrish.
