Charles Fritz: 100 Paintings Illustrating the Journals of Lewis and Clark, The Complete Collection (+) [Hardcover]

Charles Fritz (painter) (Author), Timothy Peterson (foreword) (Author), Farcountry Press (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2009

Charles Fritz: 100 Paintings Illustrating the Journals of Lewis and Clark unites exquisite Western art with one of our nation's greatest epics.

The result of a decade of comprehensive research and on-location painting, this expanded collection of 100 paintings depicts the triumphs and travails of the Corps of Discovery's two-and-a-half-year trek through unknown territory to the Pacific Ocean and back between 1804 and 1806.

Although several members of the Corps of Discovery kept journals, an artist did not accompany the expedition. Unlike almost every expedition since, there had been no one to visually document the unique people, landscapes, animals, and plants never before seen by Americans living in the East.

With artistry and a passion for historical accuracy, Charles Fritz, one of the nation's most respected Western artists, brings the Journals of Lewis and Clark to life, telling this remarkable American story visually and for the first time allowing us to experience what the Corps saw on their historic journey.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

If Lewis and Clark had selected an artist to accompany them on their historic journey, no doubt they would have chosen a painter with a keen eye and an adventurous spirit---someone like Charles Fritz. ---B. Byron Price, director, Charles M. Russell Center for the Study of Art of the American West, University of Oklahoma

One of the most frequently asked questions on the planning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition concerns Jefferson's failure to send a professional artist with the Corps. Now, thanks to a carefully researched and historically accurate series of paintings by Montana artist Charles Fritz, Americans have the opportunity to see what Lewis and Clark observed, what they looked like, and the people they met on their way to the Pacific. This is a rare chance to step back in time and appreciate Lewis and Clark's experiences from 1804 to 1806. ---Stephen E. Ambrose, author of the best-selling book Undaunted Courage

With the completion of Charles Fritz's monumental project, a huge void has been filled! Through the eyes of a gifted and dedicated American artist, we now have a view of the world of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery. This book will hold a special place in the William Clark family library, and it is a must for any serious student of Lewis and Clark or anyone who appreciates the adventure and magic of early Western exploration. ---Peyton C. Bud Clark, great, great, great grandson of Captain William Clark

One of the most frequently asked questions on the planning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition concerns Jefferson's failure to send a professional artist with the Corps. Now, thanks to a carefully researched and historically accurate series of paintings by Montana artist Charles Fritz, Americans have the opportunity to see what Lewis and Clark observed, what they looked like, and the people they met on their way to the Pacific. This is a rare chance to step back in time and appreciate Lewis and Clark's experiences from 1804 to 1806. ---Stephen E. Ambrose, author of the best-selling book Undaunted Courage

With the completion of Charles Fritz's monumental project, a huge void has been filled! Through the eyes of a gifted and dedicated American artist, we now have a view of the world of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery. This book will hold a special place in the William Clark family library, and it is a must for any serious student of Lewis and Clark or anyone who appreciates the adventure and magic of early Western exploration. ---Peyton C. Bud Clark, great, great, great grandson of Captain William Clark

About the Author

Charles Fritz grew up in Mason City, Iowa, and studied history and education at Iowa State University in Ames. His luminous paintings of the West have been included in many museum exhibitions across the country, including the Albuquerque Museum; Artists of America; Great American Masters; Denver Art Museum: Gilcrease Museum; Prix de West Exhibition, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum; C.M. Russell Museum; and the Salmagundi Club. His work has been featured in many magazines, periodicals, and books, including Donald Hagerty's Leading the West: One Hundred Contemporary Painters and Sculptors and Canyon de Chelly: 100 Years of Painting and Photography. Fritz resides in Billings, Montana, with his wife, Joan, and their sons, Isaac and Erik.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 136 pages
• Publisher: Farcountry Press (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560374462
• ISBN-13: 978-1560374466
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #996,443 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and historically accurate, June 17, 2009

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This review is from: Charles Fritz: 100 Paintings Illustrating the Journals of Lewis and Clark, The Complete Collection (+) (Hardcover)

Charles Fritz has given us the one thing Jefferson forgot, a painter traveling with Lewis and Clark. I have been to many of these locations along the route of the Corps of Discovery, and it is obvious that Fritz paid attention to detail, both geographically and historically. It is hard to capture the many moods of the expedition, but Fritz seems to have done this on more than one occasion. The paintings are beautifully reproduced along with interesting commentary by the artist. This is a welcome addition to any Lewis and Clark collection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True to the Paintings, August 12, 2009

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Becky (Goshen, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charles Fritz: 100 Paintings Illustrating the Journals of Lewis and Clark, The Complete Collection (+) (Hardcover)

We just saw the original paintings at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming, and the pictures in the book are excellent representations of these gorgeous paintings. And of course the Amazon price is better than the bookstore!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful work for history buffs and art afficionados, June 14, 2009

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This review is from: Charles Fritz: 100 Paintings Illustrating the Journals of Lewis and Clark, The Complete Collection (+) (Hardcover)

The journeys of Lewis and Clark are among America's most treasured historical sagas. "Charles Fritz: 100 Paintings Illustrating the Journals of Lewis and Clark" chronicles the famous journeys and the men who undertook them, through the artwork of one Charles Fritz, a masterful artist from Montana. Each painting is presented in full color, and text by the artist explains each event, its impact on his painting, and what he tried to portray in each piece. "Charles Fritz" is a wonderful work for history buffs and art afficionados who hold the Lewis & Clark expedition close to their hearts.