From Seven to Seventy: Memories of a Painter and a Yankee

A vivid memoir unfolds from the quiet streets of Concord, where a precocious boy first discovers a love for drawing and the stories of his New England forebears. He carries that restless curiosity to Harvard, where academic rigor meets a growing urge to see the world beyond the familiar hills.

From the rugged West to the bustling studios of Paris, the narrative traces his apprenticeship with fellow artists, his experiments with light and form, and the early commissions that begin to shape public spaces. Interspersed with lively anecdotes—most famously a dinner‑party exchange that showcases his quick wit—the book gives a taste of the social circles and cultural debates that surrounded his rise.

Through sketches, travelogues, and reflections on the role of art in a democratic society, the author paints a portrait of an era seen through a painter’s eye. Listeners will feel the blend of personal ambition and broader artistic currents that defined a life lived from childhood wonder to mature achievement.