Ashes to Life: a Portuguese American Story in Art; Nathan Oliveira, Mel Ramos, John Mattos & Joao de Brito (SIGNED)

Author: Oliveira, Nathan; Mel Ramos, John Mattos & Joao de Brito (artists); Karlstrom, Paul J.; Philip E Linhares; Steve Hauk
Title: Ashes to Life: a Portuguese American Story in Art; Nathan Oliveira, Mel Ramos, John Mattos & Joao de Brito (SIGNED)
Publication: Capitola, CA: H Concept, 2008
Edition: 1st

Description: 1st. Hardcover. Limited #86 of 100 copies. 4to. 128pp. Numerous illustrations (including many color reproductions of works by the four artists). 4 prints of nude sketches laid-in, selected by each of the artists. Text in English and Portuquese. Red cloth in color printed dustjacket. A fine copy in fine dustjacket; as new. SIGNED by all four artists and Karlstrom (author).

Exhibition catalog for the four artists. Nathan Oliveira (1928-2010) Portuguese-American American painter, printmaker, and sculptor, is considered to be one of the pioneers of the return to figurative art in American painting originating in San Francisco in the 1950s. Mel Ramos (1935 - ), American figurist painter, is most known for his association with the Pop Art movement of the 1960's. John Mattos is today one of the nation's premier illustrators. Joao de Brito (1958 - ) is a Portuguese-American plein air painter well-known for his use of vibrant colors. Next day shipping. Celebrating our 15th year - all domestic orders ship with Delivery Confirmation Tracking Number - Images available upon request.

Seller ID: 12733

Subject: Arts & Photography

Ashes to Life: a Portuguese American Story in Art; Nathan Oliveira, Mel Ramos, John Mattos &...

Ashes to Life: a Portuguese American Story in Art; Nathan Oliveira, Mel Ramos, John Mattos & Joao de Brito (SIGNED)

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