The Man and the Mountain: Life of Sydney Laurence, Alaskan Painter (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258027124)

""The Man and the Mountain: Life of Sydney Laurence, Alaskan Painter"" by H. Wendy Jones is a biography of Sydney Laurence, a renowned painter who lived and worked in Alaska. The book explores Laurence's life, from his childhood in Canada to his move to Alaska and his rise to fame as a painter. The author describes Laurence's artistic style, which was influenced by the rugged Alaskan landscape, and his use of light and color to capture the beauty of the natural world. The book also delves into Laurence's personal life, including his relationships, his struggles with alcoholism, and his dedication to his art. Through interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues, Jones provides a comprehensive portrait of this fascinating artist and his impact on the art world. ""The Man and the Mountain"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Alaskan art and the life of one of its most iconic figures.Plus An Anthology Of Alaskan Prose And Poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: H. Wendy Jones
ISBN-10: 1258027127
ISBN-13: 9781258027124
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/21/2011
Pages: 94
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d