Poughkeepsie Potters and the Plague

by George H. Lukacs

Book Overview

Folk art has long been a part of the cultural heritage of the Hudson River Valley.
The Hudson River school of painting traces its roots to the valley, as does a unique
decorative style of stoneware--preserve pots and jugs with scenes of birds, flowers, and
animals that were part of the potter's life. While the Hudson River paintings, usually
commissioned by wealthy landowners, have achieved universal acclaim, the utilitarian
stoneware,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738508713
• ISBN13: 9780738508719
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.3"