Charles Wimar 1828-1862 : Painter Of The Indian Frontier
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""Charles Wimar 1828-1862: Painter Of The Indian Frontier"" is a comprehensive book written by Perry T. Rathbone that explores the life and work of the American artist, Charles Wimar. Wimar was a prominent painter during the mid-19th century who specialized in depicting scenes of the American West, particularly those involving Native American tribes and the frontier. The book provides a detailed biography of Wimar, tracing his early life and artistic development, as well as his experiences living and working in St. Louis, Missouri, a key hub of frontier expansion during the period. The author also delves into Wimar's artistic techniques and style, examining how he used light, color, and composition to create vivid and realistic depictions of the West.The book features numerous full-color reproductions of Wimar's paintings, along with detailed analyses of each work. The author also contextualizes Wimar's art within the broader cultural and historical context of the American West, exploring how his paintings both reflected and shaped popular perceptions of the region and its people.Overall, ""Charles Wimar 1828-1862: Painter Of The Indian Frontier"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art and history of the American West, as well as for fans of Wimar's work specifically.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781161635584
- ISBN-10: 1161635580
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: May 2010
- Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.8 pounds
- Page Count: 82
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