Things of Nature and the Nature of Things: John Wilde in the McClain Collection

by Lisa Wainwright

John Wilde (1919-2006) was one of the most notable artists in the Magic Realist school of painting, garnering attention far beyond Wisconsin, his native state. Wilde's gift for drawing and painting diverged from the style of regional artists such as John Steuart Curry and evolved into an aesthetic characterized by beguiling, intensely detailed images. He was particularly adept at mixing the discipline of taxonomy with icons of the subconscious.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0932900984
• ISBN13: 9780932900982
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Chazen Museum of Art
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.0" x 10.0"