T.C. Steele and the Society of Western Artists, 1896-1914 by Rachel Berenson Perry, Curator of Fine Arts at the Indiana State Museum Indiana University Press, 2009.

T.C. Steele and the Society of Western Artists, 1896-1914 relates T.C. Steele’s role in the founding of the Society of Western Artists, and chronicles the Society from its 1896 beginnings to its last exhibit in 1914. This beautiful volume documents a little-known aspect of Steele’s career, and relates his work to developments in the American art scene of the time. Perry’s analysis of Steele’s role as a catalyst for the development of regional Midwest impressionism includes an overview of the Hoosier Group and the founding of the Brown County Art Colony Perry examines Steele’s thoughts on plein air painting and his devotion to capturing on canvas the beauty of the Indiana countryside. If you are an admirer of Steele’s work, a lover of beautiful art, or a nature lover (or all three!), this book will be a fine addition to your bookshelf.

This cloth bound book features over 60 full color reproductions of artworks by the society’s major artists, including Steele. Many historic photographs are also included. 272 pages.

The House of the Singing Winds:  The Life and Work of T.C.Steele by Selma N. Steele, Theodore L. Steele and Wilbur D. Peat

Far and away the best single source of information and anecdotes about this famous Hoosier Impressionist artist.  The second and longest section of the book, written by Mrs. Steele about life with the artist in the Brown County hills, has a special charm. 

Indiana Historical Society, Indiana University Press; 1989

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Theodore Clement Steele: An American Master of Light by William H. Gerdts 

A good basic biography which places Steele's work in the context of his time and place.  Many beautiful color illustrations of his paintings!

Evansville Museum of Arts & Sciences, Chamelion Books; 1995

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Images of Brown County by Ernie Pyle

In 1940, journalist Ernie Pyle visited Brown County and wrote a collection of articles describing his adventures. A "must" read for those who enjoy Pyle's inimitable style and humor, as well as for those who share the admiration Pyle came to have for the hills and inhabitants of the area.

Indiana State Museum Society; 1980 (reprinted from 1940)

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The Artists of Brown County  produced by Lyn Letsinger-Miller

From the early 1900s through the 1940s, the scenic hill country of Brown County was home to a flourishing colony of artists who migrated from urban areas of the Midwest.  This 30-minute DVD, with narration by Clyde Lee and musical selections by Jon Kay, captures the flavor of this fascinating part of Indiana's art heritage.

Indiana University Press; 1994

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Painting Indiana

Today, a new generation of Hoosier artists is discovering inspiration in the varied landscape of Indiana.  Join "Across Indiana's" Michael Atwood as he profiles the past and present of Plein Air (open air) painting in Indiana in this 45 minute video, much of which was filmed on location at the T.C. Steele State Historic Site.

FYI Video Productions; 2001

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Palette Pendent On a Silver Chain $19.95

Petite People Pins
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