Description
The Autobiography of Gustave Baumann is a an opulent hardcover compendium of the artist's own posthumously released memoirs, interlaced with a generous array of his full-color woodblock prints. . . . Baumann's sentences are as clear-sighted as his art."ĀNew Mexico Magazine
Independent Publisher Book Awards Fine Art category silver medal
Written when he was nearing seventy, The Autobiography of Gustave Baumann illuminates the personality of the artist through anecdotes of town and family life, observations of society, and musings about the role of artists and their art. Baumann's personal stories highlight his charming humor, his philosophies on art, and his unwavering commitment to the Santa Fe community.
Edited by Martin Krause, Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the book is thoroughly annotated with details of personal, cultural, and historical significance. - INDIVIDUAL ITEM RRP Ā£27.95