Masterworks of American Painting at the De Young Book

This book comprises 117 essays that explore a diverse selection of paintings spanning from the colonial period to the present day, presenting a collection unparalleled in the western United States as a comprehensive survey of American art. Alongside masterpieces from the Rockefeller Collection, the book features works by renowned modern and contemporary artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Charles Demuth, Chiura Obata, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, Richard Diebenkorn, Wayne Thiebaud, and Ed Ruscha, showcased in vibrant full-color plates. These essays provide fresh analysis and interpretation of the artworks, offering insights into their significance, while also serving as an introduction to the collection's presentation at the new de Young museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

573 pages

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