A remarkable but untold story, until now
McClelland Barclay (1891-1943) was a successful artist famous for illustrations for Fisher Body Girl and Cosmopolitan covers in the 1920s and 30s. Despite his success as an artist, today, McClelland Barclay is less known because many of his illustration works, decorative art and costume jewellery are in private collections.
This book is both an illustrated biography of works, and an intimate story of his life, loves and losses, including his service and ultimate sacrifice in the US Navy Reserve. Patricia Gostick wrote this artist biography to ensure his life and works were illustrated in full, for the enjoyment of all who read it.
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McClelland Barclay: Painter of Beautiful Women and More, by Patricia Gostick
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McClelland Barclay: Painter of Beautiful Women and More, signed by Patricia Gostick
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Book Reviews
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"Biographies come and go but with its thorough research, engaging style and beautiful visuals, this book, like Barclay’s illustrations, paintings, jewelry designs and sculptures truly stands the test of time. A classic of 20th century art scholarship."
Fred Taraba, dealer in original American illustrative artwork
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"impeccable research and excellent story-telling make this book a must-read for those interested in any of the art forms that bear his name. Those who collect jewelry, in particular, will find this book compelling."
Barbara Schwartz
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"illustrator McClelland Barclay (1891–1943) is at last the subject of a beautiful and extensive new biography by author Patricia Gostick"
Dan Zimmer, publisher/editor
Illustration Magazine, Issue #28 -
"It is fascinating to read about the breadth of this talented man’s life. If you are already a collector of his jewelry, or you would like to broaden your knowledge about his work I recommend this book for your library."
Elyse Zorn Karlin, editor
Association for Study of Jewelry and Related Arts , Adornment Magazine, Jan-Apr 2021
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Beautiful Mardee Hoff: McClelland Barclay's Las...
Who was Mardee Hoff? She was a leading Cover Girl model, and the last muse of McClelland Barclay. Their model and artist relationship blossomed into an intimate, but tragically short,...
Beautiful Mardee Hoff: McClelland Barclay's Las...
Who was Mardee Hoff? She was a leading Cover Girl model, and the last muse of McClelland Barclay. Their model and artist relationship blossomed into an intimate, but tragically short,...
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Harnessing Horse Power: How McClelland Barclay ...
How did McClelland Barclay use horse power in his art? Read on to see his painted horseback riders, horse races, polo and more equestrian works for his 1920s GM Fisher...
Harnessing Horse Power: How McClelland Barclay ...
How did McClelland Barclay use horse power in his art? Read on to see his painted horseback riders, horse races, polo and more equestrian works for his 1920s GM Fisher...
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New Camel City Exhibit features Barclay's works...
McClelland Barclay's 1920s works are part of the Camel City exhibit opening August 16 at the historic Reynolda Museum in Winston-Salem, NC. Why did Mac portray smoking when he did...
New Camel City Exhibit features Barclay's works...
McClelland Barclay's 1920s works are part of the Camel City exhibit opening August 16 at the historic Reynolda Museum in Winston-Salem, NC. Why did Mac portray smoking when he did...
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