In the Traces: Railroad Paintings of Ted Rose (Railroads Past and P)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.18 (910 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0253337690 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorTed Rose, a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society, lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Garver, aformer curator and director of several art museums, is author of more than 40exhibition catalogues.. The artist's empathywith his subjects, human and mechanical, is given through a brilliantly controlledtechnique which Rose deftly adjusts to match the nature of a scene, from the softlight of dawn on the prairie to the harsh glare of headlights and signal lights atmidnight. In the TracesRailroad Paintings of Ted RoseIntroduction by Thomas H.GarverRailroad paintings by a major Americanwatercolorist.In the Traces presents 60 paintings by Ted Rose, with commentary by the artist. The imageswere subsequently issued as postage stamps.Thomas H. The works are an eloquent and absorbing view ofindustrial America, especially of railroads as an integral part of the man-madelandscape.Here is the rich narrative of a journey of discoverythat began 50 years ago when Rose confronted changes everywhere during the timerailroads and the country were in transition. His paintings have received consistent recognition in juried andinvitational exhibitions,
Ted Rose, a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society, lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Glorious artwork and great biographical information. This is a wonderful book you can read straight through. The life of the author and his relationship to the railroads of the USA is fascinating and the text about the evolution of his art is appealing. The photography is exceptional. This book is a must buy for fanciers of railroads and art. Highly recommended.. "Incredible Performance" according to A Customer. Buy this book - you will not be disappointed. It is a work to look at again and again whether you are a railfan, traveler, or an artist. Some of Rose's paintings are romantic evocations of times and places that were found throughout the country not so long ago. Other pictures in the book have an edgier quality to them. In either case h. In The Traces: Pictorial Splendor My son is an avid train fan. Ted Rose is an exceptional watercolor artist and in this volume has compiled an excellent collection of watercolors depicting trains from the history of railroading. He has coupled these wonderful watercolors with an anthology of trains over a period of 50 years based on his own personal experiences. The bl