Frank mccarthy the old west book

Appropriately entitled the dean of western action painters, frank mccarthy. Encouraged by his parents and art teachers, he enrolled at fourteen in new yorks art students league, studying first under george bridgeman and. Frank mccarthy ambush at the ancient rocks limited edition print. Frank mccarthy crossing the divide with old west portrait of paintings book complete colection of art, limited editions, prints, posters and custom framing on sale now at prints. A limited edition of 1500 copies, of which 60 are considered artist proofs. Frank mccarthy 19242002, the old west book and print by. Frank mccarthy june 8, 1912 december 1, 1986 was the secretary of the general staff of the united states department of war during world war ii. Mccarthy, fifteen anniversary commemorative and the old west, a leatherbound collectors edition. The art of frank mccarthy this and more can be found among the 50,000 works of art offered by artusa, the worlds source for collectible art. This book is wonderful if you like western art it is well worth having in your collection,frank c mccarthy is an amazing artist capturing another time in america. The old west by frank c mccarthy online at alibris.

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More editions of paintings of the old west by frank c. A native of new york city, frank mccarthy s fascination with the american west began with an assignment to produce a western image for a book cover. Mccarthy, fifteen anniversary commemorative and the old west. Dynamic painting indian pictures cowboy art southwest art historical art le far west mountain man old west. Mccarthy across hostile ground limited edition canvas horses native. He left the world of commercial art in 1968, and began his fine art career after moving to sedona, arizona. Frank mccarthy born 30 march 1924 17 november 2002 was an american artist and realist painter known for advertisements, magazine artwork, paperback covers, film posters, and paintings of the american west. Frank mccarthy crossing the divide limited edition. The action and movement of his paintings bring the old west to life. Briefly traces the artists career and presents a selection of his paintings of the old west and its. By early fall, a summer of melting has lifted the mantle of snow from the mountain peaks. Mccarthy s fifty year long art career began with a request to illustrate the cover of a western magazine.

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He was inducted into the society of illustrators hall of fame in 1997 three books of his paintings have been published the art of frank c. Book includes a biography of the artist, and a list of contributors who loaned pieces to the exhibition. He is a new yorker who studied at pratt institute and at the art students league. A clean softcover copy inscribed by artist frank c. He did illustrations for most of the paperback book publishers, magazines, including. The old west a portrait in pictures by frank c mccarthy isbn. The old west, a portrait of paintings by artist frank mccarthy. Frank mccarthy american, 19242002 the old west, 1981 limited edition book 12 x 1712 inches 34. Oblong folio17x, original full burgundy leather, cover giltstamped, beige linen clamshell box, burgundy leather cover label lettered in gilt. Wild fires old west featuring old west art and old west photos along with lone ranger. Mccarthy is a master technician and strong colorist whose pictures are always exciting to look at. The old west a portrait in paintings collectors edition this is one of more than 50,000 works of art offered by artusa, the worlds source for. The old west, a portrait of paintings by artist frank mccarthy see other frank mccarthy prints available for sale.

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Book awards book club selections books by author books by series. Frank mccarthy s dynamic paintings frequently featured the people of the west with a special emphasis on the plains indian, mountain men and cavalry that comprised the lore and lure of the old west. Mccarthy s artwork is akin to be amidst all the action. Frank mccarthy is a much honored member of the cowboy artists of america, and his works have been exhibited in such institutions as the national cowboy hall of fame in oklahoma city, the gilcrease institute in tulsa, oklahoma, the leanin tree museum in colorado and the frontier army museum at fort leavenworth. Frank mccarthy s dynamic paintings frequently feature the people of the west with a special emphasis on the plains indian, mountain men and cavalry that comprised the lore and lure of the old west. Mccarthy is a treasure the paintings focus on native americans, the cavalry, and mountain men, some reflective and many actionoriented. Cover has one very small defect, otherwise book and original case are in excellent condition. Click on the names above and enjoy our ever increasing list of. Mccarthy crossing the divide with collectors book, the old west search gallery one for art limited edition prints, giclee canvases and original paintings by internationallyknown artists dealer or reseller listed art prints. The artist creates heroic images of the american west that have a legion of admirers among art lovers, critics and. Mccarthy and also including two personal letters laidin from mccarthy to the recipientformer owner of the book. Frank mccarthys dynamic paintings frequently featured the people of the west with a special emphasis on the plains indian, mountain men and cavalry that comprised the lore and lure of the old west. Steven lang fine western art, oil on canvas paintings of old west landscapes and cowboys as well as native americans. John wayne, under attack, frank c mccarthy, western movie by.

Isbn 97809601 97809601 softcover, r w norton art gallery, 1977 founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Appropriately entitled the dean of western action painters, frank mccarthy s art was unsurpassed for its motion, drama and absolute attention to. He has been called the dean of western action painters. He was inducted into the society of illustrators hall of fame in 1997 three books of his paintings have been publishedthe art of frank c. Mccarthy under attack john wayne signed numbered embossed print exc. The hostiles frank mccarthy western indian anniversary.