Celebrating Six Decades
of Incomparable
Wildfowl Art

FROM MARSH TO MOUNTAIN
The Art of Harry Curieux Adamson
 

By DIANE K. INMAN

With an Introduction by
David A. Maass

Considered the undisputed master painter of wildfowl on the wing, Harry Adamson at age 90 is also perhaps the oldest living wildlife artist today. Well known for his stunning landscapes awash with mallards and pintails, his originals and prints are collected by discerning sportsmen world-wide. His credits include 1979 DU Artist of the Year, and First CWA Artist of the Year. His paintings have been exhibited nationally and internationally, notably as part of "Birds in Art" and "Animals in Art" exhibitions.

Long overdue, From Marsh to Mountain: The Art of Harry Curieux Adamson is the only book to chronicle the artist's career from the early 40s to the present. Included are examples of his early prewar sketches and tempuras, his 1940s and 50s oils sold through Abercrombie & Fitch, Von Lengerke & Antoine, and The Crossroads of Sport, his magnificent 60s and 70s compositions many of which were printed by Wild Wings, Inc., to his diverse 80s and 90s canvases, including many pieces never publicly displayed.

Printed on quality paper, cloth bound, with embossed hard cover, the text is a must for Adamson collectors and connoisseurs interested in the development of wildlife art in the last half of the twentieth century. The 10.5"x11" volume of 238 pages contains over 100 color illustrations.

The book is available in the standard hard-bound trade edition at $80, or in a limited deluxe edition of 350 copies at $250. The deluxe edition is slipcased, signed by the artist, and includes a print suitable for framing. The deluxe edition is completely sold out as of 2006.

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