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ALICE and MARTIN PROVENSEN
Duck in Farm with Horse, Goat and Chickens. Children's book illustration.

circa 1960s

About the Item

The beloved couple Alice and Martin Provensen were an American couple who illustrated more than 40 children's books. Martin Provensen created the first Tony the Tiger image for the Frosted Flakes iconic ad campaign. Alice Provensen "we were a true collaboration. Martin and I really were one artist." Signed lower right - unframed
  • Creator:
    ALICE and MARTIN PROVENSEN (American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1960s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    overall in good condition commensurate with aga.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38539409102

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