Name/Title
The Four Seasons of SaugatuckEntry/Object ID
2022.83.04Description
Signed, first-edition, hardcover book with matching dust jacket that features "Rivers Edge," a predominately yellow painting by James Brandess. The complete painting is shown on page 6 of the book.
The book in inscribed to "To Chris and Charles with gratitude and appreciation" and signed by Jim Brandess and "Marley!" [a dog].
Self published by James Brandess in 2015, no publisher. Rachel Hefferan is credited for assembling and editing the information.
The book is divided into four chapters, each devoted to one of the four seasons, and filled with full-page color reproductions of Brandess paintings. There is little text beyond the titled, size and media of each painting and an aritist's statement on the last page.
A blurb about Mr. Brandess career is shown on the front flap of the dust jacket.Context
James Brandess is a landscape painter who has lived and worked in Saugatuck since 1987. His studio is a fixture on Butler Street, located in the "old post office." His work celebrates the local landscape and he is an example of a fine artist that has found a way to make a living in town.Collection
Commercial businesses, Artists, Art galleriesCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2022.83Source or Donor
Spencer, CarolynAcquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalLexicon
Search Terms
Saugatuck (Mich.) - ArtDimensions
Height
8-3/4 inWidth
8-3/4 inBook Details
Author
Brandess, JamesIllustrator
Brandess, JamesEdition
FirstPublisher
Brandess, JamesDate Published
2015Binding
Binding Type
Hardcover or Case BoundCall No.
977.401
BRAISBN
9781631928185Condition
Overall Condition
ExcellentRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
James Brandess Gallery/Old Post Office Shops, Brandess, James, Spencer, Chris Tracy 1943-2022, Aschbrenner, Charles C. 1937-2016Create Date
November 9, 2022Update Date
May 19, 2025