2017 First-Class Forever Stamp,Andrew Wyeth Paintings: "Big Room"
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US #5212b
2017 “Big Room” – 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 “Big Room” (1988).
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: Andrew Wyeth was the youngest of N.C. Wyeth and Carolyn Bockius Wyeth’s five children. N.C. was an affectionate father and famous artist, encouraging each of his children to pursue their own talents. Three, including Andrew, followed in N.C.’s footsteps and became artists.
When Andrew was born on July 12, 1917, N.C. found it amusing and exciting that it fell on Henry David Thoreau’s 100th birthday – one of N.C.’s favorite writers. N.C. and Carolyn ensured close family ties between their children. Each one was allowed to pursue their own passions, but were still encouraged to spend time together.
When Andrew was young, he was often ill and spent a lot of time at home. It was there N.C. taught his son the fundamentals of drawing and watercolor painting as well as traditional school subjects like history and mathematics. When not working on his studies, Andrew often watched his father paint or went for walks and enjoyed nature with his brothers and sisters.
The time Andrew spent at home gave him many fond memories of its main room, shown in his painting Big Room. This room was the place the whole family would gather to celebrate holidays and was an important part of Andrew’s childhood.
US #5212b
2017 “Big Room” – 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 “Big Room” (1988).
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: Andrew Wyeth was the youngest of N.C. Wyeth and Carolyn Bockius Wyeth’s five children. N.C. was an affectionate father and famous artist, encouraging each of his children to pursue their own talents. Three, including Andrew, followed in N.C.’s footsteps and became artists.
When Andrew was born on July 12, 1917, N.C. found it amusing and exciting that it fell on Henry David Thoreau’s 100th birthday – one of N.C.’s favorite writers. N.C. and Carolyn ensured close family ties between their children. Each one was allowed to pursue their own passions, but were still encouraged to spend time together.
When Andrew was young, he was often ill and spent a lot of time at home. It was there N.C. taught his son the fundamentals of drawing and watercolor painting as well as traditional school subjects like history and mathematics. When not working on his studies, Andrew often watched his father paint or went for walks and enjoyed nature with his brothers and sisters.
The time Andrew spent at home gave him many fond memories of its main room, shown in his painting Big Room. This room was the place the whole family would gather to celebrate holidays and was an important part of Andrew’s childhood.