From Seven to Seventy: Memories of a Painter and a Yankee
A Painter's Journey: Reflections on Art, Growth, and LifeBy Edward Simmons
Length10h 23m
About this audiobook
In "From Seven to Seventy: Memories of a Painter and a Yankee," Edward Simmons presents a vivid tapestry of recollections that fuse artistry with personal narrative. The book unfolds through a series of poignant vignettes that reflect on the evolution of a painter'Äôs sensibility over seven decades. Simmons employs a lyrical yet conversational prose style, effectively capturing the nuances of his experiences within the broader context of American art and culture. His reflections are steeped in a sense of nostalgia while also addressing the dynamic social changes that shaped his artistic journey, offering readers a unique intersection of personal and historical narratives. Edward Simmons, an eminent figure in the American art scene, was deeply influenced by the cultural currents of his time. Highly regarded not only for his own artistic contributions but also for his role in fostering artistic communities, Simmons'Äôs formative years were marked by an immersion in the art world that shaped his perspectives. His experiences, traveling and observing various artistic movements, provided him with a rich reservoir of material to draw upon in his memoir, embodying both the spirit of a painter and the proud heritage of a New England Yankee. "From Seven to Seventy" is an essential read for anyone interested in the interplay of art and life. Simmons's masterful storytelling invites readers to experience the transformations that shape an artist's vision over time. With its blend of heartfelt personal history and critical reflection on the art world, this memoir not only honors the past but also inspires future generations of artists and art enthusiasts.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length10 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I: Making My Early History Concord, Massachusetts
2Chapter II: Finding My Wings Harvard College
3Chapter III. In Search of a Career Out West
4Chapter IV: On Being a Tenderfoot North of California
5Chapter V: Adventures in Æstheticism Paris and Student Days
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6Chapter VI: The Middle Ages Brittany; Spain
7Chapter VII: From Breton to Briton St. Ives, Cornwall; London
8Chapter VIII: Summer Adventurings
9I. Carrière St.-Denis
10II. Barbizon
11III. Montreuil
12IV. Grez
13V. Stuttgart
14Chapter IX: First Decorations
15Chapter X: Democracy and the Fine Arts
16Chapter XI: Stanford White
17Chapter XII: Fine Arts in Relation to “A Number of Things”
18Chapter XIII: The Players
19Chapter XIV: American Humor
20Chapter XV: Paint and Painters
21Chapter XVI: In Retrospect
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