2017 First-Class Forever Stamp,Andrew Wyeth Paintings: "Christina's World"
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US #5212c
2017 “Christina’s World” – Paintings by Andrew Wyeth
• One of 12 stamps celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Andrew Wyeth
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Paintings by Andrew Wyeth
Value: 49¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 12, 2017
First Day City: Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
Quantity Issued: 25,200,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 12
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: For the 100th birth anniversary of famed American artist Andrew Wyeth.
About the stamp design: Pictures the Andrew Wyeth painting “Christina’s World” (1948).
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, the location of Andrew Wyeth’s home and studio.
About the Paintings by Andrew Wyeth set: Includes 12 stamps issued for the 100th birth anniversary of Andrew Wyeth. Designs picture the Andrew Wyeth paintings “Wind from the Sea” (1947), “Big Room” (1988), “Christina’s World” (1948), “Alvaro and Christina” (1968), “Frostbitten” (1962), “Sailor’s Valentine” (1985), “Soaring” (1942-1950), “North Light” (1984), “Spring Fed” (1967), “The Carry” (2003), “Young Bull” (1960), and “My Studio” (1974). The selvage of the pane of 12 pictures a black-and-white photograph of Andrew Wyeth from the 1930s.
History the stamp represents: Two of Andrew Wyeth’s favorite subjects were siblings Alvaro and Christina Olson. Christina was the focus of Wyeth’s renowned tempera painting Christina’s World.
Betsy James, Wyeth’s wife, introduced him to Alvaro and Christina Olson in 1939. The three soon became friends and Wyeth even set up a small studio in their home. The Olson’s house was Wyeth’s favorite painting location in Cushing, Maine, where Andrew spent many summers. The artist once said, “I just couldn’t stay away from there. I did other pictures while I knew them but I’d always seem to gravitate back to the house.” Alvaro and Christina’s 14-room farmhouse was named a National Historic Landmark in 2011 for its role in Wyeth’s career.
Christina Olson lost the use of her legs later in life and chose to get around by crawling instead of using a wheelchair. Wyeth saw Christina as strong and capable and was inspired to paint Christina’s World when he saw her in the field near the house. Although Christina was his inspiration, Wyeth’s wife, Betsy, acted as his model for the painting.
When finished, Christina’s World was bought almost immediately by Alfred Barr, the first director for the Museum of Modern Art. Thanks to him, the painting earned its fame and remains popular today.
US #5212c
2017 “Christina’s World” – Paintings by Andrew Wyeth
• One of 12 stamps celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Andrew Wyeth
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Paintings by Andrew Wyeth
Value: 49¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 12, 2017
First Day City: Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
Quantity Issued: 25,200,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 12
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: For the 100th birth anniversary of famed American artist Andrew Wyeth.
About the stamp design: Pictures the Andrew Wyeth painting “Christina’s World” (1948).
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, the location of Andrew Wyeth’s home and studio.
About the Paintings by Andrew Wyeth set: Includes 12 stamps issued for the 100th birth anniversary of Andrew Wyeth. Designs picture the Andrew Wyeth paintings “Wind from the Sea” (1947), “Big Room” (1988), “Christina’s World” (1948), “Alvaro and Christina” (1968), “Frostbitten” (1962), “Sailor’s Valentine” (1985), “Soaring” (1942-1950), “North Light” (1984), “Spring Fed” (1967), “The Carry” (2003), “Young Bull” (1960), and “My Studio” (1974). The selvage of the pane of 12 pictures a black-and-white photograph of Andrew Wyeth from the 1930s.
History the stamp represents: Two of Andrew Wyeth’s favorite subjects were siblings Alvaro and Christina Olson. Christina was the focus of Wyeth’s renowned tempera painting Christina’s World.
Betsy James, Wyeth’s wife, introduced him to Alvaro and Christina Olson in 1939. The three soon became friends and Wyeth even set up a small studio in their home. The Olson’s house was Wyeth’s favorite painting location in Cushing, Maine, where Andrew spent many summers. The artist once said, “I just couldn’t stay away from there. I did other pictures while I knew them but I’d always seem to gravitate back to the house.” Alvaro and Christina’s 14-room farmhouse was named a National Historic Landmark in 2011 for its role in Wyeth’s career.
Christina Olson lost the use of her legs later in life and chose to get around by crawling instead of using a wheelchair. Wyeth saw Christina as strong and capable and was inspired to paint Christina’s World when he saw her in the field near the house. Although Christina was his inspiration, Wyeth’s wife, Betsy, acted as his model for the painting.
When finished, Christina’s World was bought almost immediately by Alfred Barr, the first director for the Museum of Modern Art. Thanks to him, the painting earned its fame and remains popular today.