When Chiura Obata, a gifted California artist born in Japan, made his first visit to Yosemite in 1927, the experience deeply affected his life. Not only did Obata produce a remarkable collection of sketches and paintings (later to become woodblock prints), but he recorded the details of the trip in a fascinating series of letters and post cards.
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When Chiura Obata, a gifted California artist born in Japan, made his first visit to Yosemite in 1927, the experience deeply affected his life. Not only did Obata produce a remarkable collection of sketches and paintings (later to become woodblock prints), but he recorded the details of the trip in a fascinating series of letters and post cards.
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Add this copy of Obata's Yosemite. the Art and Letters of Chiura Obata to cart. $55.00, like new condition, Sold by Bookmine rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fair Oaks, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Yosemite Assn.
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Fine copy (owner inscription on end paper). 4to. 150 pps. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition.
Add this copy of Obata's Yosemite: the Art and Letters of Chiura Obata to cart. $350.00, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Yosemite Conservancy.
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Good. CA: Yosemite Association 1993. Presumed 1st edition. Hardcover 4to 151 pgs. Color frontis and plates, color and b/w illustrations. Good. Grey and cream buckram with grey lettering and a color plate on front cover. Light soil to spine. Very faint waterstain at top of front cover near spine. Contents clean and binding sound. (Californian Artists, Autobiography) Inquire if you need further information.
