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Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and other institutions, June 19,1999-August 6, 2000. An extensive look at the life and career of Maxfield Parrish, with an essay by Mark F. Bockrath on the physical construction of the artist's paintings and his unique techniques. "A reexamination of one of the most unique, compelling, and problematic figures in the history of American art." With 132 illustrations, including 81 plates in full color. 160 pages. cloth, dust jacket. small 4to..