Frank Reaugh (1860-1945; pronounced "Ray") was called "the Dean of Texas artists" for good reason. His pastels documented the wide-open spaces of the West as they were vanishing in the late nineteenth century; and his plein air techniques influenced generations of artists. His students include a "Whos Who" of twentieth-century Texas painters: Alexandre Hogue; Reveau Bassett; and Lucretia Coke; among others. He was an advocate of painting by observation; and encouraged his students to do the same by organizing legendary sketch trips to West Texas. Reaugh also earned the title of Renaissance man by inventing a portable easel that allowed him to paint in high winds; and developing a formula for pastels; which he marketed. A founder of the Dallas Art Society; which became the Dallas Museum of Art; Reaugh was central to Dallas and Oak Cliff artistic circles for many years until infighting and politics drove him out of fashion. He died isolated and poor in 1945. The last decade has seen a resurgence of interest in Reaugh; through gallery shows; exhibitions; and a recent documentary. Despite his importance and this growing public profile; however; Rounded Up in Glory is the first full-length biography. Michael Grauer argues for Reaughs importance as more than just a "longhorn painter." Reaughs works and far-reaching imagination earned him a prominent place in the Texas art pantheon.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A terrific exploration of haunted sites in southernmost TexasBy RaulMy own fascination with both Texana and the paranormal left me eagerly anticipating this latest release by a local author. Now that Ive finished reading it. I can assuredly say I was not disappointed! Each chapter describes a specific site of 17 from the four counties comprising southernmost TX. The "History" of that spot is covered. followed by the "Legend" of its ghosts (plus the "Lore" in a few instances. mostly tying the reputed apparitions to similar stories from outside the local region). Photos. along with illustrations by Joseacute; Meleacute;ndez. compliment the chapters."Ghosts of the Rio Grande Valley" is excellent reading! I grew up hearing about a few of these hauntings -- notably those of La Lomita Chapel and the Shary Mansion. Ironically. what intrigued me in this volume was not so much the paranormal aspect of each locale. but far more its factual background. I felt privileged to learn how Native Americans. the land grants of Spain. the U.S. Civil War. bandits from Mexico. racial conflicts between Texas Rangers and the local Hispanic community. and local industry and development shaped the story behind each place.Admittedly. while reading the accounts (with seemingly no witnesses left) of Devils Lagoon in Willacy County. my inner skeptic began questioning the veracity of the details. But thats when I had to stop and realize: Any elaborations are what make ghost stories in the first place. The tragic LGBT tale linked to the old asylum in the city of Harlingen took me by surprise! My favorite chapters are those of sites in my home territory of Hidalgo County. I used to visit one of those places when it was still open to the public; back then I had no idea of its own sinister history. as I now got to discover.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Ghost Stories Preserve History and Legends of the Rio Grande Valley in South TexasBy Local Reader!Amazing book! I thrilled to read these lively/deadly retellings of tales from the historic region of deep south Texas. David Bowles has done new research about Cameron. Willacy. Hidalgo. and Starr counties. The photographs from multiple sources and archives. as well as the original artwork by Jose Melendez are beautifully reproduced. The narrative writing style of David Bowles makes stories like "The Revenants of Llano Grande" and "The Woman in White at Roma" and "The Harlingen Insane Asylum" amazing. This book embodies "Haunted America." Read it aloud or to yourself; you will be reading this one over and over again!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. David Bowles is one of my favorite authors. I had this book on pre-order and ...By BScopatzDavid Bowles is one of my favorite authors. I had this book on pre-order and devoured it as soon as I got the chance to read it. He gives us the history. lore. and legend of 17 ghost stories all set in the RGV area. The history goes as far back as colonial and some pre-colonial periods. The stories bring it all the way to the present day. There are particular ones that I can already tell are going to stick with me.I highly recommend this book. especially for those who enjoy Texas history.
