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Remembering Santa Fe

by Willard F. Clark

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Remembering Santa Fe Old adobes, Pueblo Indians, delightful little burros, and the symbols of Catholicism all come to life through the art of Willard F. Clark. A printmaker and artist, he is widely known for capturing the romance of the old Southwest and greatly influencing the way we view Santa Fe, New Mexico. In Remembering Santa Fe the hand-carved woodcuts show daily life in the Southwest from 1928 to 1943-weaving, baking, building, singing, and worship. The style of the art is distinctive, and each etching is accompanied by reminiscences of the artist. This beautifully crafted book captures the spirit and essence of Santa Fe.

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This volume presents 48 hand-carved woodcuts depicting daily activities such as weaving, baking, building, singing, and worship as observed in Santa Fe, New Mexico during the period 1928 to 1943. Each etching is accompanied by reminiscences of the artist. Willard Clark (1910-1992) was a printmaker and artist who greatly influenced the way the rest of the world views historic Santa Fe. The volume is a reprint of the 1990 trade edition by Blue Feather Press.
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This collectible reprint of Recuerdos de Santa Fe, 1928-1943 includes 48 beautiful and original etchings, along with reminiscences from author Willard Clark that capture the old-time feel of Santa Fe, New Mexico. First produced as a limited edition book with 100 signed copies, this edition includes an introduction by the artist's grandson Kevin Ryan. Remembering Santa Fe makes a perfect gift for those who love Southwest art, an ideal memento of a Santa Fe vacation, or a charming souvenir for anyone interested in the art and artists of the West.
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Igal, December 28, 2006 (view all comments by Igal)
The woodcuts are wonderful, but it's the easy-going memories of Willard Clark that make this book so worthwhile. Remembering Santa Fe is about a time before electronics ruled our lives, before clock and car and superhighway of one kind or another crowded out the figurative and literal open spaces in our lives. But Clark's firsthand graphic and verbal depictions of a bygone era are never sentimental; he obviously loved the life he led in pre-WWII Santa Fe, and we can see why. It was a sweet, authentic life, lived close to nature, close to the people around him, and with art. Generations passing along the secrets of their arts and crafts; fishing in a nearby stream; preparing simple but flavorful food; playing guitar with a friend in the moonlight; working in a field; going visiting; building adobes; all are part of the Santa Fe life that Clark's so lovingly and convincingly recorded. It makes me want to find a time machine and join him there.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781586853594
Foreword:
Clark, Willard F.
Author:
Ryan, Kevin
Illustrator:
Clark, Willard F.
Foreword:
Ryan, Kevin
Author:
Clark, Willard F.
Publisher:
Gibbs Smith Publishers
Subject:
United States - State & Local - Southwest
Subject:
Description and travel
Subject:
Santa fe (n.m.)
Subject:
Santa Fe (N.M.) Description and travel.
Publication Date:
August 2004
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
112
Dimensions:
1400x3400
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