John Koch: Painting a New York Life

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Summary: Worth searching for
Review: JOHN KOCH: PAINTING A NEW YORK LIFE was published as a catalogue for an exhibition and has become one of those fine books that didn't last beyond the time of the exhibit. Finding a copy is like searching for the end of the rainbow. But once found, you will wonder why this 'catalogue' wasn't converted into a book for the American libraries. John Koch was a fine painter, in the manner of Sargent, Eakins, et al but confined his paintings to either myths from the past or myth-like settings in the current New York society that admired his works. His talent was genuine, his sense of space and atmosphere among the best, and his figurative works stand with the best of them. This book is rather short on information but rich on exposing us to the works of an under-appreciated painter. Definitely worth going to the search engines for a copy. I would highly recommend that the transition to a second printing (and beyond) be considered by the author and editor. It is just too fine a book to let disappear!

Rating:
Summary: Worth searching for
Review: JOHN KOCH: PAINTING A NEW YORK LIFE was published as a catalogue for an exhibition and has become one of those fine books that didn't last beyond the time of the exhibit. Finding a copy is like searching for the end of the rainbow. But once found, you will wonder why this 'catalogue' wasn't converted into a book for the American libraries. John Koch was a fine painter, in the manner of Sargent, Eakins, et al but confined his paintings to either myths from the past or myth-like settings in the current New York society that admired his works. His talent was genuine, his sense of space and atmosphere among the best, and his figurative works stand with the best of them. This book is rather short on information but rich on exposing us to the works of an under-appreciated painter. Definitely worth going to the search engines for a copy. I would highly recommend that the transition to a second printing (and beyond) be considered by the author and editor. It is just too fine a book to let disappear!