Grant Wood and Little Sister Nan: Essays and Remembrances

by Julie Jensen McDonald

Paperback, 2000

Status

Available

Call number

ND237 .W795 M37 2000

Publication

Penfield Press (2000), Edition: F First Edition Used, 142 pages

Description

This book traces the life of one of the most famous models in art. The life of the artist, her brother, is documented. Many illustrations. With over 40 photographs of the artist and his sister, this title, illustrated with family photos, tells the untold story of Nan's life. She is known worldwide as the woman who posed with the man holding the pitchfork in Grant's painting American Gothic. This is a book for Iowans proud of Grant Wood and for all those who like Americana-type subjects. The chapter Life with Edward is a tobacco road story of life in California in the 1930s. 6 x 9". 142 pages.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2000-05-31

Physical description

8.75 inches

ISBN

1572160381 / 9781572160385
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