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Sparring in the Dark

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The painter Henry Strater led an existence that inspired novels such as Fitzgerald’s This Side of Paradise and Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea . A life of over nine decades brought him into direct contact with many of the most significant artists, writers, and momentous events of the twentieth century.
During the 1920s–40s, Strater’s art received the widespread critical recognition he desired, and he became an integral part of Maine’s renowned Ogunquit art colony. In 1953, he realized his dream of founding the Ogunquit Museum of American Art and establishing an impressive twentieth-century permanent collection.
Despite his achievements, Strater was beset by feelings of inferiority and self-doubt, resulting in imaginary opponents conspiring to diminish his standing in American art. In truth, Strater was “sparring in the dark” with nonexistent adversaries. And so this is a narrative not only of Strater’s successes, but of the consequential uncertainties that adversely shaped his life and his art.

Language: English

Pages: 215

Format: Perfect Paperback

Release: March 30, 2023

ISBN 13: 9781633813441

Sparring in the Dark

0/5 ( ratings)

The painter Henry Strater led an existence that inspired novels such as Fitzgerald’s This Side of Paradise and Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea . A life of over nine decades brought him into direct contact with many of the most significant artists, writers, and momentous events of the twentieth century.
During the 1920s–40s, Strater’s art received the widespread critical recognition he desired, and he became an integral part of Maine’s renowned Ogunquit art colony. In 1953, he realized his dream of founding the Ogunquit Museum of American Art and establishing an impressive twentieth-century permanent collection.
Despite his achievements, Strater was beset by feelings of inferiority and self-doubt, resulting in imaginary opponents conspiring to diminish his standing in American art. In truth, Strater was “sparring in the dark” with nonexistent adversaries. And so this is a narrative not only of Strater’s successes, but of the consequential uncertainties that adversely shaped his life and his art.

Language: English

Pages: 215

Format: Perfect Paperback

Release: March 30, 2023

ISBN 13: 9781633813441

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