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Andrew Wyeth : a secret life / Richard Meryman

by Richard Meryman

This biography examines the life of American realist painter Andrew Wyeth, exploring the personal obsessions and creative motivations behind his tempera and watercolour works. It analyses how his relationships and upbringing influenced his art and public image.

Accession 17784 ISBN 0060929219 Publisher Harper Perennial
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