Artists Unframed: Snapshots from the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art

by Merry Forresta and Merry A. Foresta

Book Overview

Tucked away among the letters, diaries, and other ephemera in the Smithsonian's archives lies a trove of rarely seen snapshots of some of the twentieth century's most celebrated artists. Unlike the familiar official portraits and genius-at-work shots, these humble snaps capture creative giants with their guard down, in the moment, living life.

Pablo Picasso stands proudly on a balcony with young daughter Maya--a tiny, meticulously inked annotation...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616892951
• ISBN13: 9781616892951
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 8.5"