Robert Gwathmey writings

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Robert Gwathmey writings

[ca. 1960]

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Two brief essays by Gwathmey entitled, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "Art for Art's Sake?" which, respectively, elaborate on the necessity in art to balance intellectual and intuitive tendencies, and, on the various philosophical and formal elements of painting as reflected in stylistic currents. Also included is a draft of a letter to "Dear Floyd," which touches on similar themes.

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Gwathmey, Robert, 1903-1988

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Robert Gwathmey (1903-1988) was a painter from Amagansett, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Robert Gwathmey, 1968 Mar. 5 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 495595178 Painter, serigrapher, teacher; New York, N.Y. From the description of Robert Gwathmey writings, [ca. 1960]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122455814 Painter; Amagansett, N.Y. From the description of Robert Gwathmey interview, 1968 Mar. 5. (U...