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Step back into the golden age of American illustration and fine art instruction with this complete three-volume Famous Artists Painting …
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Step back into the golden age of American illustration and fine art instruction with this complete three-volume Famous Artists Painting Course. Originally published in 1953 and hailing from Westport, Connecticut, this course was designed by some of the most successful artists of the era to provide a comprehensive, studio-quality education at home.
The set is presented in its iconic oversized, cloth-bound binders in a striking primary palette of red, mustard yellow, and deep navy blue—perfect for a library shelf or an artist's studio.
Historical Provenance
This particular set includes a unique piece of history: the original correspondence sent to the first owner. The letter, dated 1962 from J.K. Lasser & Company, discusses the tax deductibility of the course tuition for working artists. This rare addition provides a wonderful "time capsule" glimpse into the professional lives of artists in the early 1960s and solidifies the set's provenance.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 14ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Textile
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- This set is in Very Good vintage condition. • Completeness: All three volumes are complete and intact. • Binders: The … moreThis set is in Very Good vintage condition. • Completeness: All three volumes are complete and intact. • Binders: The cloth covers retain vibrant color. Please note there is a slight natural warp to the red and blue binders, consistent with age and the weight of the heavy-gauge paper. • Interior: The pages are clean and the illustrations remain sharp. There is one loose page in the blue volume; otherwise, the bindings and internal mechanisms are secure. less
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