Pearlstein, Philip, b. 1924

Painter
New York, N.Y. (Show Bio)

Oral history interview with Philip Pearlstein, 1972 June 8-Aug. 10

Sound recordings: 2 sound tape reels ; 5 in. Transcript: 98 p.

Interview of Philip Pearlstein conducted by Paul Cummings for the Archives of American Art. Pearlstein discusses his artistic interest in figurative painting, his working practices, his education, his relationship with various New York galleries and artists, and Photo Realism.

These interviews are part of the Archives of American Art Oral History Program, started in 1958 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and others.

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Also in the Archives:

• Philip Pearlstein papers, 1949-1996