Tom Roberts: Perspectives on a Canadian Artist by Celia Roberts; Tom Roberts; Foreword-A. J. Casson - 2000-09-01

Boston Mills Press, 2000. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 9x1x8. In Very Good Condition With No Remarks Or Highlights. 238 Pages With The Index. Not Price Clipped.- We can ship from Canada and the USA, based on your address. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.

Ontario: Boston Mills Press, 2000. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A very nice copy with minor shelfwear to jacket. Text clean, binding strong..

Erin, ON: Boston Mills Pr, 2000. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; a few scratches and a poke to back of dust jacket near spine; initials on ffep; initials and name on half title page; slight angle to spine; otherwise very minimal wear; This insightful, heartfelt biography by his daughter Celia chronicles the life of an exceptional Canadian artist from his childhood in Toronto's Parkdale district and on Toronto Island, through his years of formal education, and his even more vital years of study in the outdoors. As per his wish, his painting have deligted generations of Canadians. This book is a tribute to the life and work of a man who realized his dream and, in doing so, enriched our lives and culture.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Erin, Ontario: Boston Mills Press, 2000. Hardcover. Fine. First edition. 238 pp. Oblong octavo. Hardcover. Gray boards and gilt lettering on the spine. Firm boards, all edges trimmed, gray endpapers. Red dust-jacket in fine condition, colourful illustrations on the front and rear panels, black and white letters on the spine, in an archival jacket. Gift inscription by Celia Roberts on the half-title page. Numerous colour and B&W plates, including photographs and paintings, textblock clean and unmarked, tight binding. Fine condition. This biography by Tom Roberts' daughter, Celia, chronicles the life of a dedicated and exceptional Canadian artist from his childhood, through his years of formal education, and his years of study in the outdoors. He chose to be a painter when he was eight years old and dedicated his life to painting the natural beauty and the history of Canada: "I want people to feel this wonderful country." This copy is signed by the artist's daughter, Celia… Read More

Like new, filled with wonderful illustrations both color and black & white of his vibrant paintings.
A popular Canadian painter, draftsman, printmaker and educator, Thomas Keith Roberts (aka: Tom Roberts) was born in Toronto, Ontario and died in Mississauga, Ontario (suburb of Toronto). He lived in or near the 'Greater Toronto Area' his whole life. For over three decades, Roberts' works were regularly included in exhibitions with the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts*, the Ontario Society of Artists*, and the Art Association of Montreal
"Tom Roberts chose to be a painter at the age of eight and never strayed from his chosen path...This insightful, heartfelt biography by his daughter Celia chronicles the life of an exceptional Canadian artist from his childhood in Toronto's Parkdale district and on Toronto Island, through his years of formal education, and his even more vital years of study in the outdoors."(dust jacket)