{"product_id":"the-best-of-proctors-west-an-in-depth-study-of-eleven-of-proctors-bronzes-paperback","title":"The Best of Proctor's West: An In-Depth Study of Eleven of Proctor's Bronzes - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter H. Hassrick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKaren B. McWhorter\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eAllison Rosenthal\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buffalo Bill Center of the West is home to the most extensive collection of material related to sculptor Alexander Phimister Proctor (1860-1950). The museum's unrivaled holdings include the artist's papers, personal effects, studio paraphernalia, and original works of art. Vast archival collections are made available for research through the Center's McCracken Research Library, and a wide selection of Proctor's bronze, marble, and plaster sculptures and paintings, drawings, and prints are presented within the Whitney Western Art Museum. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These rich resources informed and inspired \u003ci\u003eThe Best of Proctor's West\u003c\/i\u003e project, an in-depth study of eleven of the artist's most celebrated bronzes. Comprising a scholarly publication and a searchable online database, the project weds connoisseurship and science. Bronzes studied include \u003ci\u003eFawn\u003c\/i\u003e (first and second models), \u003ci\u003eStalking Panther\u003c\/i\u003e (multiple variations), \u003ci\u003eArab Stallion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIndian Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e (large and small versions), \u003ci\u003eMoose\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElk\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQ Street Buffalo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuckaroo \u003c\/i\u003e(multiple variations), \u003ci\u003ePursued\u003c\/i\u003e (1914 and 1928 versions), \u003ci\u003eBuffalo Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOn the War Path\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A new, richly illustrated catalogue, \u003ci\u003eThe Best of Proctor's West: An In-Depth Study of Eleven of Proctor's Bronzes\u003c\/i\u003e, contains extended interpretive essays by Peter H. Hassrick on each of the selected bronzes. Allison Rosenthal discusses recent scientific examinations of Proctor's bronzes using X-ray florescence (XRF) spectrometry. Karen B. McWhorter adds an introduction about the Center's Proctor Studio Collection and offers a brief biography of the artist. The online database complements and expands upon the publication.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.9 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 10, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457545650429,"sku":"9780931618710","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/b3lqNUIrVGlVZk1vSW12eVB0bzFZQT09.webp?v=1777238196","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-best-of-proctors-west-an-in-depth-study-of-eleven-of-proctors-bronzes-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}