Shelter Island Reporter writes that Roger Pasquier is a lifelong New Yorker as well as an avid bird watcher who has written several books about ornithology. In pursuit of this interest, he has spent long hours in Central Park which led to his most recent book called "Painting Central Park."
Some say that Central Park is the most wonderful park in the western world. It has been an inspiration to artists from its very inception and this elegant book examines its development as well as the paintings which record its changing image. On Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Roger Pasquier will be appearing at the Friday Night Dialogues at Shelter Island Public Library
According to the publisher, this book shows views of the park as it was being constructed, its landmarks, the changing profiles of the cityscape, and the people who use the park including scenes of crowds at play and people in solitary contemplation. According to Library Journal, this book is “A treasure for all those who know the park and an eye-opening experience for those who have yet to discover its wonders. This book can be read many times, and as with the park, new treasures will always be found.”
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