Primitive Into Painter: Life and Letters of John Toole

By William B. O'Neal

Book Overview

Primitive Into Painter: Life And Letters Of John Toole is a biography written by William B. O'Neal about the life and works of John Toole, an American artist who started his career as a primitive painter. The book is a comprehensive account of Toole's life, including his early years, his artistic development, and his personal relationships.The author has used Toole's letters to his family and friends to provide an insight into his personality, his struggles, and his artistic journey. The book also includes many of Toole's artworks, which are analyzed in detail to show how he evolved from a primitive painter to a more sophisticated artist.The book covers Toole's life from his birth in 1901 to his death in 1967. It explores his childhood in rural Kentucky, his move to Chicago, and his eventual settling in New York City. The author also delves into Toole's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers.Overall, Primitive Into Painter: Life And Letters Of John Toole is a fascinating biography that sheds light on the life of an important American artist. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art history, American culture, or the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125803574X
• ISBN13: 9781258035747
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"