Wharton Esherick and the Birth of the American Modern

This fully illustrated catalog for a recent exhibition held at the University of Pennsylvania explores modernist artist Harris Esherick's artistic evolution during the early decades of the twentieth century. It includes a wealth of biographical information along with full-color photographs of the artist, his family, and his works. Images of sketches, letters, and works in progress as well as finished pieces, help create a nuanced portrait of Esherick and his broad body of work. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)