De Grazia: The Irreverent Angel [Hardcover] WilliamReed;(Foreword)HaroldMcCraken

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Dust jacket has some wear and is ripped. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This biographical account by William Reed, with a foreword by renowned curator Harold McCracken, offers a captivating portrait of Ted DeGrazia, the iconoclastic artist celebrated for his vibrant depictions of the American Southwest. Despite wear on the dust jacket, the readable vintage hardcover remains a prized addition to collections focused on 20th-century American art or the rich cultural heritage of the region. DeGrazia’s bold, stylized paintings and etchings captured the essence of Native American life and the desert landscapes, earning him critical acclaim and a devoted following. This volume not only chronicles his artistic journey but also explores the controversies and unconventional lifestyle that made DeGrazia a true original.

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Dust jacket has some wear and is ripped. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This vintage hardcover edition offers a captivating glimpse into the life and work of Ted DeGrazia, the renowned artist and iconoclast celebrated for his vibrant depictions of the American Southwest. With a foreword by Harold McCracken, director of the Whitney Museum of American Art, this biographical account by William Reed delves into DeGrazia’s irreverent spirit and uncompromising artistic vision. Despite the wear on the dust jacket, the book itself remains in excellent readable condition, making it a prized addition to any collection focused on 20th-century American art or the rich cultural tapestry of the Southwest. DeGrazia’s bold, stylized paintings and etchings captured the essence of Native American life and the rugged beauty of the desert landscapes, earning him both critical acclaim and a devoted following. This volume not only chronicles his artistic journey but also explores the controversies and unconventional lifestyle that made DeGrazia a true original, offering a rare and intimate portrayal of one of the most distinctive voices in American art.

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