A Hat for Maynard

by William Fields

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Price

$2,000

Dimensions

24.000 x 36.000 inches

Title

A Hat for Maynard

Artist

William Fields

Medium

Photograph - Photograph

Description

This hat belonging to Maynard Dixon hangs on a wall in his Mount Carmel cabin as if it awaits him each day. I found the hat intriguing as part of a personal, but indirect connection. I studied with Milford Zornes who was a great American painter in his own right. Milford was associated with Maynard Dixon for years and ultimately bought the cabin from Dixon and lived there for some time. While driving through southern Utah, I saw the sign for Mount
Carmel and told my wife this was where Milford and Maynard's cabin was. Soon we came to a small art gallery beside the road with a sign that said they were showing the work of "Living and Dead Artists". That was too intriguing to pass up. I told the gallery owner I had studied with Milford Zornes and that we were looking for his cabin. She told us that she now owned it and ran it as a museum with a self-guided tour. It was just up behind her gallery on the hillside. We bought tickets for the tour and went exploring. This old hat was a treat for me on a personal level. It also meant much as it belonged to the great artist and was associated with him iconically. Photos of Dixon often show him wearing this hat. So, I submit this simple still life filled with my emotions.

One of a Kind

You can purchase a one of a kind, original print of this image directly from the artist by contacting me via email. The picture is signed and the mat has a hand drawn remarque in graphite. The paper and inks are archival and the printing is done under my direct supervision.

An original print is one on which I have personally supervised the process. It is printed on archival paper using archival inks. I hand sign the piece and draw a remarque on the mat that in some way reflects the original image. This small original drawing adds aesthetic interest as well as value to the print. In the case of �A Hat for Maynard� I might draw a lariat, a saddle, an Anasazi pot or some other related objects in graphite.

An original print is a higher value collector's piece because of the additional care and handling. It differs from the prints that are sold by Fine Art America by virtue of the quality of materials, the signature and the remarque. Its increased value to the collector is in its one of a kind status.

I frame the image using gallery molding - clean, square wood molding in either black, white, natural or walnut stain. It has a contemporary look that gives the piece a professional finish.

Each piece can now be printed using a dye sublimation process on aluminum. The finish is water resistant, scratch resistant and has better anti-fade properties than images printed on the highest quality photo paper. Pricing is comparable with framed work. The remarque would not be available on a metal print.

Shipping & Handling are based on zip code. I can give you a specific price when I know the destination. The size of the image is 24x36. The mat and frame add to the size. The finished piece is approximately 30x40.

Additionally, prints of all of my photos can be purchased directly from me in various sizes that include a signature, a remarque and custom framing. Please contact me by email for details and pricing.

In the case of metal prints where a remarque is not feasible, I produce and include in the package, a graphite drawing on high quality archival paper that relates to the photo in way that is consistent with a remarque.

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