Sue Bergstrom (8 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Melrose Park, IL: Eda Casciani. 1967. First edition. Decorated/pictorial wrappers [about 5.75" x 9"], saddle-stapled, [45] pages [last numbered page is 41], illustrated. Poet Percival R. Roberts III has written his name ["PRRobertsIII"] to the first page. Very good with some edge creasing to the oversize cover] save for yellow hi-lighting to some of the names in the list of Contributors. See photos whb18E.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Richly illustrated with archival photos and reproductions of Helene Schjerfbeck's works. Text in English, Swedish and Finnish. 119 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Discover the creative world of the Finnish artist Helene Schjerfbeck in this beautifully illustrated volume inspired by her artwork. Combining insightful text with rich visual documentation, the book celebrates Schjerfbeck's influential approach to portrait and figure studies. Text in English, Swedish and Finnish. 119 pp.…

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A richly illustrated exhibition catalogue based on the Villa Gyllenberg Art Museum exhibition in Helsinki, Finland. The book looks at the people behind the portraits of Finnish artist Helene Schjerfbeck. It combines paintings, photos, and background information, showing how her models influenced her work and giving a closer, more personal look at her creative process. Text in English, Swedish and Finnish. 119 pp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 122 pages, hardcover in pictorial boards, 10 by 8.5 . Trilingual text in English, Finnish, and Swedish. Exceptional book on genius turn-of-the-century Finnish art Helene Schjerfbeck, focusing on the relation between painting and photography. 60 works are profiled in color, alongside photos of the models in her brilliantly conceived portrait paintings, a landmark of abstracted work with psychological overtones, firmly placing her in the vanguard of Finnish Symbolism and in modern art in general. Beautifully printed on matte paper, bookended by text on blue paper, with wine-colored endpapers, and illustrated throughout in color. One of the best books to date on Schjerfbeck. Rare. In excellent condition.…

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. 3rd Edition. Learn more about the people behind the paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck, one of Finland's best-known artists. During her years in Hyvinkää (1902-1925) and Tammisaari (1925-1941), she often found her models close to home. This book looks at the stories of around 30 people who served as models for her paintings, using family photographs and personal details to tell more about their lives. The titles of Schjerfbeck's works often give clues to the identity of the models, including "Hjördis", "Dora", "Landlord", and "Wood Boy". Text in Finnish, Swedish and English. Third, revised edition. 119 pp.…

Paperback. Condition: As New. Unworn, unmarked copy.