Franklin Kelly , curator of American & British Paintings, National Gallery of Art, Wash., DC
"Tells the story...thoroughly, eloquently and with a deep understanding."
Book Description
Beautiful four-color paintings and illustrations! Olana was the home of Frederic Church, a student of Thomas Cole and a major figure in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Called by Church "the center of the world," Olana's Perrsian-style house and romantically-designed grounds are a "perfect Eden of picturesque beauty."
About the Author
James Anthony Ryan was the site manager of Olana for twenty years during which time Olana became one of the most significant artist's homes and studios, both nationally and internationall.
Frederic Church's Olana: Architecture and Landscape as Art FROM THE CRITICS
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Named for a fortress treasure-house in ancient Persia, Olana was the home of Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900), a major figure in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Today, Olana is a New York State Historic Site and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Hudson Valley. Ryan, the site manager of Olana from 1979 to 1999, details the design and construction of Olana and the life and work of Frederic Church. An afterword recounts the history of Olana from 1900 to the present. Color photos and illustrations are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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