"Quarry: A Collection In Lieu Of Memoirs" 1986 KIRSTEIN, Lincoln
$250
KIRSTEIN, Lincoln
[107] pp.
Twelvetrees Press
1986
This first edition is limited to 3,000 copies
12 1/2" x 9 1/2"
VG/ VG
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Lincoln Kirstein's life in the arts spans two thirds of a century. Many of the artists he championed, often against great odds, are indispensable in our consideration of twentieth century art today. In lieu of written memoirs, Lincoln Kirstein has commissioned the great works in his personal collection to be photographed in a remarkable series of eight by ten, four color transparencies. to these he has added extensive captions revolving around anecdotes and aesthetics. It is the perfect way to view his accomplishments. the collection is reproduced in full-page, four-color plates, each object and room exquisitely photographed.
Twelvetrees Press
November 1986
12 x 9 inches
84 four-color plates
A visual memoir of the multi-faceted Lincoln Kirstein (1907-1996), a sort of biography via his own collection of art, memorabilia and antiques.
Lincoln Edward Kirstein (May 4, 1907 – January 5, 1996) was an American writer, impresario, art connoisseur, philanthropist, and cultural figure in New York City, noted especially as co-founder of the New York City Ballet. He developed and sustained the company with his organizing ability and fundraising for more than four decades, serving as the company's general director from 1946 to 1989. According to the New York Times, he was "an expert in many fields," organizing art exhibits and lecture tours in the same years.