Tchelitchev OOP The relentless insistence of subject

The relentless insistence of subject and symbol in these images is assuredly their greatest strength

with each photograph a station along his path

139 duotone plates

In 1994 artist Alexis Rockman ventured into the dense jungles of Guyana

august 1994

Tchelitchev OOP The relentless insistence of subjectThis book aims to revive interest in an artist who, so far, has found small mention in the annals of contemporary art. Between 1926 and 1956, Pavel Tchelitchev enjoyed international attention. Work was bought by representative museums, and collector's portraits were widely commissioned in France, England and the United States. He was recognized as an innnovator in theater design by Diaghilev in the late 'twenties. his reputation lapsed before his