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Gladys Emerson Cook
Puddle

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CA$1,154.78
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DKK 5,403.02
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Artist: Gladys Emerson Cook (American, 1899-1976) Title: Puddle Year: Circa 1940 Medium: Pastel Paper: Velvet paper Size image: 13.5 x 9 inches Size paper: 20 x 14.75 inches Signature: Signed lower left Condition: Very good, light marks on the margin due to previous framing About the artist. Gladys Emerson Cook is best known for her drawings of dogs,cats and other animals. Many of which were used as book illustrations. She also drew advertisements, including cat ads for Carter's Ink and Puss n' Boots products. She also painted and did many original prints.She is especially known for her pastels. Cook studied at the New York Art Student League with Anthony Thieme and Yarnall Abbott. She exhibited at The National Academy of Design, 1953-1945; NY Public Library, 1942; Library of Congress; National Arts Club, NYC; Society of Illustrators, 1945; Abercrombie and Fitch, NYC and Bronx Zoological Park, 1941. A prize has been given out in her name the Gladys Emerson Cook award for excellent illustrations. Her work is held in many private collections in the U.S and abroad.
  • Creator:
    Gladys Emerson Cook (1899 - 1976, American)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
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  • Condition:
    In very good condition, light marks in the margin due to previous framing.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 106321stDibs: LU66632783961

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