Oral history interview with Gandy Brodie

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Oral history interview with Gandy Brodie

1965 September 6

An interview of Gandy Brodie conducted 1965 September 6, by Dorothy Seckler, for the Archives of American Art. Brodie speaks of his childhood; trips to Paris and Florence; the European reaction to American Art in the 1950's; his paintings, including "City Anguish" and "Demolition"; the influence of Billie Holliday; his early works; Meyer Schapiro's support; and his techniques and intentions.

Sound recording: 1 sound tape ; 5 in.Transcript: 24 p.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7559492

Archives of American Art

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Brodie, Gandy, 1925-1975

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Painter; West Townshend, Vt. From the description of Gandy Brodie interview, 1965 Sept. 6 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 245522326 Painter; West Townshend, Vermont. From the description of Gandy Brodie interview, 1965 Sept. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220198493 Painter; West Townsend, Vermont. Birthdate also listed as 1924. From the description of Gandy Brodie papers, 1954-1983. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 12237044...

Seckler, Dorothy Gees, 1910-

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