Capturing Nureyev: The Main, the Time, the Idea

by Jamie Wyeth

Book Overview

Painter James Wyeth first met Rudolf Nureyev in New York City in 1974. He was instantly intrigued with the dancer, so much so that Nureyev has continued to inspire him artistically for 24 years. Nureyev was one of the most photographed dancers in history. His image, as it was presented to the public, was very important to him, and he was notorious among photographers for tearing up images of himself that he considered unflattering. Wyeth recognized...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0918749107
• ISBN13: 9780918749109
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Farnsworth Pub.
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.5" x 10.4"