CELIA ROBERTS; A J CASSON FOREWORD (1 resultados)

Condición: Fine. First edition. 238 pp. Oblong octavo. Hardcover. Gray boards and gilt lettering on the spine. Firm boards, all edges trimmed, gray endpapers. Red dust-jacket in fine condition, colourful illustrations on the front and rear panels, black and white letters on the spine, in an archival jacket. Gift inscription by Celia Roberts on the half-title page. Numerous colour and B&W plates, including photographs and paintings, textblock clean and unmarked, tight binding. Fine condition. This biography by Tom Roberts' daughter, Celia, chronicles the life of a dedicated and exceptional Canadian artist from his childhood, through his years of formal education, and his years of study in the outdoors. He chose to be a painter when he was eight years old and dedicated his life to painting the natural beauty and the history of Canada: "I want people to feel this wonderful country." This copy is signed by the artist's daughter, Celia Roberts, who was traveling with his father coast to coast celebrating their beloved country.