Rhyme and Reason, Prose and Cons : Paintings By R. Kenton Nelson
Brand: Brand: Morton Court Publishing
This collectible book set includes 2 volumes: Rhyme and Reason, and Prose and Cons. Comes in a black linen, foil-embossed custom slip case. Each book includes more than 50 color reproductions of Kenton Nelson's original oil paintings, accompanied by classic nursery rhymes and quotes. Special introduction by author and collector, Dean Koontz. Each book measures 10” x 10,” hard-cover, 80 pages. Published 2005, 1st edition. Nelson, a contemporary artist, paints a distinctly California regionalism of his own history and native culture, documenting some of the better decisions, while remaining acutely aware of the art, and its function and purpose in society. A few of the paintings included in the books are: The Dinner Party, Picnic, Such a Sight, The Day in Order, Intermission, Prospects, A Good Deed, The Introduction, Swim Party #2, Two Seats, Plunge, The Big Red Purse, Hi-Fly, Husbandry, Talents Observed, During Courtship, Perusal, Depending on the Ice Chest, and more. This 2 volume book set is a must for any Kenton Nelson fan or collector.
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