William Beckman

By Carl Belz

Designed by Beth Koutsky

Edited by Richard V. West, Debra Byrne, and Kathleen Brady

This catalogue was published by the Frye Art Museum in association with the University of Washington Press in conjunction with its exhibition Painting on the Edge: The Art of William Beckman (August 2–October 27, 2002), a part of the Frye’s Viewpoints series, which is devoted to the work of contemporary artists who are redefining the concepts of representation and content in modern painting. 

This volume covers the span of Beckman’s body of work, ranging from early works depicting miniature worlds, landscapes, and portraits of male and female couples. Additionally, William Beckman includes drawings and studies by the artist, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creative process.

This publication includes text by Carl Belz, full color imagery of the artist’s paintings, drawings, and studies and a selected biography of the artist.

108 pages, full color illustrations

11 x 9 in.

Softcover and Hardcover, 2002

Catalogues published before 2010 have been in storage and may have small signs of wear and tear.