Portraitures of horses book

This first american edition published in 1952 by fordacre studios features a textured brown leatherette cover and includes black and white photos and art. Portraitures of horses george ford morris 1st edition 1952. George ford morris paintings for sale george ford morris. Featuring our large collection of george ford available for buying today online. This rare first edition provides a unique insight into the creation of this type book. The more complex your lighting, the more your attention will be. Over 50 breeds by nicola jane swinney this is a beautiful book that my mom just gave to the girls. Needless to say these books have become high collectibles in the horse world. Portraitures of horses hardcover january 1, 1952 by george ford morris author 5.

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The bushnell fair dream horse perhaps the most important piece in george ford morriss life. Portraitures of horses george ford morris the horse book of the century for connoisseurs of equine art, and well worth the price. George ford morris most remembered for his portraiture of the. Complete of book the horses complete horses of the book. Recommend to everyone, just to look at, be inspired, learn his techniques, view historical animals and families, etc. These and several paintings by seymours pupil thomas spencer form the basis for this series of 26 wonderful engravings, published by thomas butler himself an accomplished horse painter in his portraitures of horses 1754. But while his fathers hopes are pinned on the promising. Showcasing george ford in stock and ready to ship now on the internet. Best picture books about horses vote for your favourite childrens picture book about horses. She writes, horses have been facinating for me in a way that i can only describe with difficulty. It was published in 1952, a first edition publisher, fordacre studios, shrewsbury, nj it measures 11x14, and has 280 pages. First american edition portraitures of horses by george.

Illustrated ford george for sale antiquarian collectible. The individual plates are dated variously from 1740 to 1751 and were engraved by henry roberts. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Picture books about horses post navigation july 15 national i love horses day. Painted horses follows the story of a young archaeologist sent to montana to discover whatever she can about a canyon before it is flooded. Portraitures of horses by george ford morrisillustrations,1952 1st ed. Large early gfm cob or coach horse picture dated 1898. Get the best deals on collectible horse books when you shop the largest online selection at.

See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jun 7, 2015 portraitures of horses george ford morris 1st edition 1952 equestrian art equine. By painting horses, riders and their owners, morris captured on canvas the everchanging world of town and country americana. Vote for your favourite childrens picture book about horses. Original gfm sketch of justin morgan dated 1950 this sketch is pictured in portraitures of horses 8 12 by 7 12 inches. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. He discovered his passion for art as a child and his lifes work spans the golden age of the horse in america. Vintage horse book rare portraitures of horses by george. The next couple of weeks i will present for you the finest assortment of saddlebred memorabiliayou have ever seen. Black and white and color illustrations of horses and a few. In 1952 morris published portraitures of horses, considered the horse book of the century. A coffeetablesized book with elegantlydesigned ropebrown covers.

See more ideas about horse drawings, drawings and horse art. A beloved companion for many people, the horse provides the perfect example of beauty in motion when it breaks into an energetic gallop. Choose your favorite horse portrait designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Sep 25, 2011 by painting horses, riders and their owners, morris captured on canvas the everchanging world of town and country americana. Aug 07, 2018 portraitures of horses george ford morris the horse book of the century for connoisseurs of equine art, and well worth the price. The official horse breeds standards guide 2009 by fran lynghaug is the definitive authority on this subject, containing descriptions, histories, and official standards of what each horse and pony breed should be, as presented by their registry. Oct 09, 2012 one of my favorites was portraitures of horses which was a large, leather bound volume containing the bulk of the lifes work of renowned equine artist george ford morris. Apr 25, 20 a 19th century book the sportsmans companion. Im so excited to share some fun news with you i have a book out. Keep the theme of simplicity going when it comes to composition and lighting all of the photos you see in this article were taken in natural light, sometimes with the assistance of a reflector. Portraitures of horses by george ford morris was published in 1952.

Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Feb 25, 2020 probably the most celebrated saddlebred horse artist of all time. In 1921 man o war started his stud duties at hinata farm outside of lexington, which was managed by elizabeth daingerfield. Antique 1885 family catholic bible douay rheims fancy clasps. Portraitures of horses by george ford morrisillustrations,1952 1st. George ford morris horses hagen renaker online museum. George ford morris for sale collectibles online daily. Riddle after his perfect horse of the year threeyearold campaign. One of my favorites was portraitures of horses which was a large, leather bound volume containing the bulk of the lifes work of renowned equine artist george. Our highquality horse photographs can add elegance, beauty, playfulness and highspirited. Horses are powerful and romantic with their ability to speed children off and away on adventures, as a well as being animals of exceptional empathy with whom riders can. Black and white is a form of simplification because it removes color from the scene.

Contained in the books 280 pages are over 500 horse portraits of all different breeds. Portraitures of horses george ford morris 1952 1sted. For each of 118 north american breedsfrom ponies and small horses to pleasure horses, draft horses, and thoroughbred racersthe massive 200,000word guide provides an official history, detailed conformation ideals, descriptions of gait and distinctive traits. Portraiture of horses first edition james seymour bauman. There are many homeless horses who need permanent homes, too. He documented the fast changing world of the horse in. This page is to display some of my work ive done concentrating on equine portraiture. He documented the fast changing world of the horse in american history in the early to mid20th century. Vintage horse book rare portraitures of horses by george etsy. First purchased in the late 1950s, the best book on horse art, drawing, painting i have ever owned. A portrait is a collection of photographs and writing by awardwinning photographer christiane slawik. The horse book of the century george ford morris 18731960 was the foremost american equestrian artist of his time. Calculated for the utility and entertainment of the nobility, gentry and breeders.

Profusely illustrated with more that five hundred reproductions of the artists and authors work in. Interspersed with tail pieces and embellishments alluding to the sport. Portraitures of horses 1952 1st edition george ford morris leather cover book. These are pictured in the gfm book portraitures of horses 10 by 14 inches combined. Horse portraits paintyourlifes horse paintings are created by professional artists. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. An amazing collection of his portraitures and sketches spanning over 40 years of his work. Painted horses sends a dauntless young woman on a heroic quest, sings a love song to the horsemans vanishing way of life, and reminds us that love and ambition, tradition and the future, often make strange bedfellows. In 1952 morris published portraitures of horses considered the horse book of the century. Gfm portraitures of horses book front with dust jacket. With daring inspiration, jackie and noel trained the lost and confused horses, and forced their own unfit bodies to meld into one team.

But while his fathers hopes are pinned on the promising black colt master peter, martin believes in his little orphan foal good luck. In 1952 morris published portraitures of horses, considered the horse book of. What are the best childrens picture books on horses. These animals can present themselves as strong and majestic and exude sublime serenity when sleeping or communing. Gfm portraitures of horses book without dust jacket. An amazing collection of his portraitures and sketches spanning. Get the best deals on collectible horse books when. Taking us on her travels around the world, slawik tells the stories behind the photos and about her personal love of horses. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.

Gfm portraitures of horses back with dust jacket the horse book of the century many of the pieces pictured on these 3 web pages on gfm are pictured in his book every horse lover should own a copy the artwork is stunning. A little background on how this came abouton my birthday last year, i received an email from amherst media, a wellknown photography book publisher. Portraitures of horses mended page by morris, george ford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. All horse portrait artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. The horse world of the bluegrass horse racing kentucky horses race sport book. Metaphorically speaking, the whos who books when it comes to the american saddlebred are the nihil.

George ford morris american, 18731960 byerly turk, the arabian, oil on canvas 23 12 x 30 inches. Portraitures of horses by morris george ford abebooks. She is fresh out of london where a historical dig resulted in the discovery of an ancient roman temple and the west just this book was unexpected. Shop for horse portrait art from the worlds greatest living artists. Purchased by the current owner from the above, circa 1981, exhibited in washington county museum of fine art, hagerstown, md. Metaphorically speaking, the whos who books when it comes to the american saddlebred are the. Jun 7, 2015 portraitures of horses george ford morris 1st edition 1952 equestrian art equine stay safe and healthy. Portraitures of horses george ford morris 19521st ed. This first american edition published in 1952 by fordacre studios features a textured brown leatherette cover. Its not one for sitting down and reading start to finish, at least not at their age, but they love to look at it and learn about all the different horse breeds. From the collection of the artist, 1943, thence by descent to mrs.