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Belvedere for children - Book illustration, Polish artist, Watercolor painting
Belvedere for children - Book illustration, Polish artist, Watercolor painting

Belvedere for children - Book illustration, Polish artist, Watercolor painting

By Joanna Rusinek

Located in Warsaw, PL

Illustration for book by Michał Rusinek 'Belvedere for children' JOANNA RUSINEK Printmaker, illustrator of children's books, author of press illustrations, book covers and posters.

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Belvedere for children - Book illustration, Polish artist, Watercolor painting
Belvedere for children - Book illustration, Polish artist, Watercolor painting

Belvedere for children - Book illustration, Polish artist, Watercolor painting

By Joanna Rusinek

Located in Warsaw, PL

Illustration for book by Michał Rusinek 'Belvedere for children' JOANNA RUSINEK Printmaker, illustrator of children's books, author of press illustrations, book covers and posters.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Belvedere for children - Book illustration, Polish artist, Watercolor painting
Belvedere for children - Book illustration, Polish artist, Watercolor painting

Belvedere for children - Book illustration, Polish artist, Watercolor painting

By Joanna Rusinek

Located in Warsaw, PL

Illustration for book by Michał Rusinek 'Belvedere for children' JOANNA RUSINEK Printmaker, illustrator of children's books, author of press illustrations, book covers and posters.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

ROBOT - Original Children Book Illustration Painting for "Stupid Funio"

ROBOT - Original Children Book Illustration Painting for "Stupid Funio"

By Grazyna Rigall

Located in Salzburg, AT

Original Illustration for published children's book "Stupid Funio"" - "Glupi Funio" by Grazyna Rigall, signet by artist, It is already framed - in a wooden frame behind glass Gra...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Bird Feeds Snake, " Whimsical Children's Book Illustration by Blanchard, 1960s
"Bird Feeds Snake, " Whimsical Children's Book Illustration by Blanchard, 1960s

"Bird Feeds Snake, " Whimsical Children's Book Illustration by Blanchard, 1960s

By Robert Blanchard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Entirely charming and whimsical, this original painting by Robert Blanchard depicts a fantastical scene: bird and snake as best friends, the tall, fuzzy bird feeding a berry to the g...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

The Wise Book Children's Book Illustration- Woman Illustrator - Arts and Crafts
The Wise Book Children's Book Illustration- Woman Illustrator - Arts and Crafts

The Wise Book Children's Book Illustration- Woman Illustrator - Arts and Crafts

Located in Miami, FL

The work is unsigned. 1st Edition of the book comes with the order. From Wikipedia Amy Millicent Sowerby (1878–1967) was an English painter and illustrator, known for her illustr...

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Early 1900s Victorian Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Board

The Open Window - 19th Century British Children's Book illustration by Sowerby

The Open Window - 19th Century British Children's Book illustration by Sowerby

By John George Sowerby 1

Located in London, GB

In the 1880s he collaborated with Newcastle artist, Henry Hetherington Emmerson, on illustrations for the children’s books Afternoon Tea (1880) and The May Blossom (1881).

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Late 19th Century Realist Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Child and Mother Chicken Greet  Birth of  a Chick, Children's Book Illustration
Child and Mother Chicken Greet  Birth of  a Chick, Children's Book Illustration

Child and Mother Chicken Greet Birth of a Chick, Children's Book Illustration

By Alice and Martin Provensen

Located in Miami, FL

Books The Fuzzy Duckling, by Jane Werner Watson (Little Golden Book 1949) Katie the Kitten, by Kathryn & Byron Jackson The Little Fat Policeman, by Margaret Wise Brown and Edith ...

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1970s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Illustration Board

Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books
Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books

Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books

By Art Seiden

Located in Miami, FL

The present work is unframed and unsigned But his distincive style and best and longest association would have to be in the realm of children's book illustration, where he cut his t...

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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Illustration Board, Watercolor

Pair of Kate Greenaway original watercolour artworks 'Under the Window', 1879
Pair of Kate Greenaway original watercolour artworks 'Under the Window', 1879

Pair of Kate Greenaway original watercolour artworks 'Under the Window', 1879

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

A landmark in children's book illustration, Under the Window was both written and illustrated by Greenaway, featuring delicate, nostalgic scenes of children dressed in period-inspire...

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19th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Farm Animals Children's Book Original Illustration Little Golden Book
Farm Animals Children's Book Original Illustration Little Golden Book

Farm Animals Children's Book Original Illustration Little Golden Book

Located in Miami, FL

A British Children's Book Illustrator paints a charming picture of two happy boys painting a barn, surrounded by a gaggle of farm animals and a zebra. The present painting blends a s...

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1950s Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board, Pencil

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Gathering Wintercress Flowers
Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Gathering Wintercress Flowers

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Gathering Wintercress Flowers

Located in Corsham, GB

This pretty scene in an unusual style has an appearance of a children's book illustration. The kneeling child and her basket have been cut out and stuck over the background paper by ...

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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Kittery Point Remembered
Kittery Point Remembered

Kittery Point Remembered

By Erick Ingraham

Located in Milford, NH

Ingraham was born in Philadelphia, PA and became a well-established Monadnock region artist in New Hampshire, not only for his children's book illustrations, but for his detailed lan...

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Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Golden Afternoon, Mount Monadnock, NH
Golden Afternoon, Mount Monadnock, NH

Golden Afternoon, Mount Monadnock, NH

By Erick Ingraham

Located in Milford, NH

Ingraham was born in Philadelphia, PA and became a well-established Monadnock region artist in New Hampshire, not only for his children's book illustrations, but for his detailed lan...

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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Eternal Reflection (Teal) Mirror Tondo Amir Fallah
Eternal Reflection (Teal) Mirror Tondo Amir Fallah

Eternal Reflection (Teal) Mirror Tondo Amir Fallah

Located in Draper, UT

References to a wealth of influences – from Persian miniatures to children’s book illustrations – mingle with flowers from diverse ecosystems.

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2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Plexiglass

Fairy Tale Children's Book  Fantasy Illustration in Black and White
Fairy Tale Children's Book  Fantasy Illustration in Black and White

Fairy Tale Children's Book Fantasy Illustration in Black and White

Located in Miami, FL

Fantasy illustration for children's book - "Princess Signelill and her brother” from “Sagobok av Elsa Beskow” Ink on paper, High-end archival matted.

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1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink

Konstens Göteborg, Nedslag i Fyra Sekel, Scandinavian Artists, 19/20th C 1st Ed
Konstens Göteborg, Nedslag i Fyra Sekel, Scandinavian Artists, 19/20th C 1st Ed

Konstens Göteborg, Nedslag i Fyra Sekel, Scandinavian Artists, 19/20th C 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

There is also a large collection of contemporary Nordic art, as well as fine examples of Dutch and Flemish painting from the 17th century, Swedish 18th century painting, Romantic and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Books

Materials

Paper

"First Bloom From the Ashes" Flower and Fire Imagery by Graham Franciose
"First Bloom From the Ashes" Flower and Fire Imagery by Graham Franciose

"First Bloom From the Ashes" Flower and Fire Imagery by Graham Franciose

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The illustrative and narrative nature of his work stems from his original interest in children’s book illustration at the University of Hartford (2001-2005).

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wax, Watercolor, Wood Panel, Paper

Glacier Lil and Nevada Bumblebee
Glacier Lil and Nevada Bumblebee

Glacier Lil and Nevada Bumblebee

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in Bozeman, MT

"Visually and conceptually my work is inspired and informed by myriad resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illustratio...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Things in My House” Little Golden Book, Children's Book  CoverIllustration Art
Things in My House” Little Golden Book, Children's Book  CoverIllustration Art

Things in My House” Little Golden Book, Children's Book CoverIllustration Art

Located in Miami, FL

Modernist execution with flat color and silhouetted shapes. Joe Kaufman, writer, illustrator. Recipient Art Directors Club medal, 1948, New York Academy of Sciences Children's Scienc...

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1960s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

Children Asleep Under A Tree - Original Illustration for a book by C. Farrère

Children Asleep Under A Tree - Original Illustration for a book by C. Farrère

Located in Roma, IT

Children Asleep Under A Tree is a graceful hand-colored xylograph print, born presumably as an illustration of a book for children, unidentified, written by the French author Claude ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Smart Girl
Smart Girl

Smart Girl

Located in Zofingen, AG

Created in a naive art style, the painting embraces simple line work, cartoon-like charm, and children's book illustration influences. The fluorescent pink background and white outli...

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2010s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Soft Morning Ritual
Soft Morning Ritual

Soft Morning Ritual

Located in Zofingen, AG

Rendered in soft pastel colors against a purple background, this artwork brings warmth, playfulness, and a nostalgic children’s book illustration style to your space.

Category

2010s American Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Purple Living Room Dream
Purple Living Room Dream

Purple Living Room Dream

Located in Zofingen, AG

Created using oil pastels, gouache, and acrylic textures, this hand-drawn interior artwork captures a children's book illustration style with soft edges, brush strokes, and a playful...

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2010s American Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Children's Coloring Book Cover Art - Merrill Company - Female Illustrator
Children's Coloring Book Cover Art - Merrill Company - Female Illustrator

Children's Coloring Book Cover Art - Merrill Company - Female Illustrator

By Elizabeth Voss

Located in Miami, FL

Children's Coloring Book Cover Art - Merrill Company - Female Illustrator Board 20 x 14.75, Publisher's Stamp lr recto, publication instruction recto verso Betty Anne Gartrell inscr...

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1950s Feminist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Illustration Board, Pencil

Sarah Katherine Smith, Original Book Illustration
Sarah Katherine Smith, Original Book Illustration

Sarah Katherine Smith, Original Book Illustration

Located in Savannah, GA

She is best known for her illustration, printmaking, etching and sculpture, many appearing in magazines and children’s books. * An original book illustration in pen and gouache.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Tatyana Mavrina Art Album - Soviet Russian Graphic Art & Painting - 1981
Tatyana Mavrina Art Album - Soviet Russian Graphic Art & Painting - 1981

Tatyana Mavrina Art Album - Soviet Russian Graphic Art & Painting - 1981

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

She was a laureate of the USSR State Prize (1975) and the Hans Christian Andersen Prize (1976) for her contribution to children's book illustration (the only Soviet artist to receive...

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1980s Russian Retro

Mid-Century French Watercolour Portrait of Blonde Girl With Green Bow and Dress
Mid-Century French Watercolour Portrait of Blonde Girl With Green Bow and Dress

Mid-Century French Watercolour Portrait of Blonde Girl With Green Bow and Dress

By Anne Marie Migette Perard

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Perard’s use of loose brushstrokes and minimal detail gives the composition a fairytale-like quality, somewhere between traditional portraiture and children’s book illustration. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Pastel

Woman and bear Colorful
Woman and bear Colorful

Woman and bear Colorful

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll Matisse-Inspired Bear & Woman Painting – Whimsical Colorful Landscape – Playful Pink Tones – Children's Book Illustration Style – Joyful Acrylic Art Acrylic on ...

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2010s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Artichoke in a Colorful Vase
Artichoke in a Colorful Vase

Artichoke in a Colorful Vase

Located in Zofingen, AG

The composition is inspired by the bold color choices and flat forms of Henri Matisse, combined with the warmth and simplicity of a children’s book illustration style. Hand-drawn wi...

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2010s American Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Busy High Street Scene with Figures Cars and Yellow Townhouses Watercolour
Busy High Street Scene with Figures Cars and Yellow Townhouses Watercolour

Busy High Street Scene with Figures Cars and Yellow Townhouses Watercolour

By Anthony Herbert

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Tony Herbert, known for his career in children's book illustration and his extensive exhibitions across East Anglia and the south of England, remained committed to capturing the spir...

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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

"Honoring Henry Agard Wallace", Art Deco Bronze by Chambellan for B'nai B'rith
"Honoring Henry Agard Wallace", Art Deco Bronze by Chambellan for B'nai B'rith

"Honoring Henry Agard Wallace", Art Deco Bronze by Chambellan for B'nai B'rith

By René Paul Chambellan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

He was also a superb medalist, and is well known today for creating the Newbery medal (for excellence in children's literature) and the Caldecott medal (for excellence in children's ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rings v, Clear & Dark Aubergine / Purple Abstract Glass Vessel by Ann Wåhlström
Rings v, Clear & Dark Aubergine / Purple Abstract Glass Vessel by Ann Wåhlström

Rings v, Clear & Dark Aubergine / Purple Abstract Glass Vessel by Ann Wåhlström

By Ann Wåhlström

Located in London, GB

Her inspiration comes from nature, ancient architecture and children’s book illustration, she cites Moomin creator Tove Jansson as a huge influence.

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2010s Swedish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Threads iii, a White, Clear & Dark Purple Abstract Glass Vessel by Ann Wåhlström
Threads iii, a White, Clear & Dark Purple Abstract Glass Vessel by Ann Wåhlström

Threads iii, a White, Clear & Dark Purple Abstract Glass Vessel by Ann Wåhlström

By Ann Wåhlström

Located in London, GB

Her inspiration comes from nature, ancient architecture and children’s book illustration, she cites Moomin creator Tove Jansson as a huge influence.

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2010s Swedish Organic Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Rings iv, a Black / Aubergine & Clear Sculptural Glass Vessel by Ann Wåhlström
Rings iv, a Black / Aubergine & Clear Sculptural Glass Vessel by Ann Wåhlström

Rings iv, a Black / Aubergine & Clear Sculptural Glass Vessel by Ann Wåhlström

By Ann Wåhlström

Located in London, GB

Her inspiration comes from nature, ancient architecture and children’s book illustration, she cites Moomin creator Tove Jansson as a huge influence.

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2010s Swedish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Original Sketch for "Tempest, " Sepia Pencil on Paper
Original Sketch for "Tempest, " Sepia Pencil on Paper

Original Sketch for "Tempest, " Sepia Pencil on Paper

By Karin Krohne Kaufman

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Her serious interest in art began at the age of four, when she found herself drawing whenever she had the chance. Children’s book illustrations were a particular interest to Kaufman.

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Color Pencil

"Changing Woman (Picking Pears), " Mixed Media, Signed
"Changing Woman (Picking Pears), " Mixed Media, Signed

"Changing Woman (Picking Pears), " Mixed Media, Signed

By Karin Krohne Kaufman

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Her serious interest in art began at the age of four, when she found herself drawing whenever she had the chance. Children’s book illustrations were a particular interest to Kaufman.

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2010s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Inside My Soul, Oil on Canvas Portrait, Signed, Contemporary, 2000s
Inside My Soul, Oil on Canvas Portrait, Signed, Contemporary, 2000s

Inside My Soul, Oil on Canvas Portrait, Signed, Contemporary, 2000s

By Karin Krohne Kaufman

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Her serious interest in art began at the age of four, when she found herself drawing whenever she had the chance. Children’s book illustrations were a particular interest to Kaufman.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cake Topper

Cake Topper

By Elise Remender

Located in New York, NY

After graduating from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA with a degree in children’s book illustration and animation, Elise returned to Phoenix to continue practicing...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Tauromachia IV
Tauromachia IV

Peter KlúcikTauromachia IV, 1993

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H 16 in W 20 in

Tauromachia IV

By Peter Klúcik

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The artist won the most beautiful book award multiple times in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1980s for his children’s book illustrations.

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1990s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Etching

Forest Awakening
Forest Awakening

Peter KlúcikForest Awakening, 1993

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H 16 in W 20 in

Forest Awakening

By Peter Klúcik

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The artist five times in the 1980s won the Czechoslovak award for the most beautiful book for his children’s book illustrations. He appears to know every creature that never made it...

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1990s Contemporary Animal Prints

Oriental Lithograph and Watercolor by Umberto Brunelleschi
Oriental Lithograph and Watercolor by Umberto Brunelleschi

Oriental Lithograph and Watercolor by Umberto Brunelleschi

By Umberto Brunelleschi

Located in Pasadena, CA

Umberto Brunelleschi (1879-1949) was a celebrated Italian artist who also led a prolific career in costume and set design, as well as children’s book illustrations. During his career...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

"Ti Cantero Una Ninnananna"
"Ti Cantero Una Ninnananna"

David Aiazzi"Ti Cantero Una Ninnananna", 2017

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H 24 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

"Ti Cantero Una Ninnananna"

By David Aiazzi

Located in New York, NY

Dusik is famous mainly for his childrens' book illustrations. David also studied at Bottega Migliorini and received a degree in Restoration of Paintings (canvas and wood).

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Ti Stavo Aspettando"
"Ti Stavo Aspettando"

David Aiazzi"Ti Stavo Aspettando", 2017

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H 24 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

"Ti Stavo Aspettando"

By David Aiazzi

Located in New York, NY

Dusik is famous mainly for his childrens' book illustrations. David also studied at Bottega Migliorini and received a degree in Restoration of Paintings (canvas and wood).

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sky Cake (Angel Food)

Sky Cake (Angel Food)

By Christa Maiwald

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

After a detour into screenwriting, children’s book illustration, cooking school, restaurant work, and starting a family, she resumed her career as an artist with paintings, sculpture...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Mind Game Original, Collage, Escher-esque style, Individually hand cut, Good Art
Mind Game Original, Collage, Escher-esque style, Individually hand cut, Good Art

Mind Game Original, Collage, Escher-esque style, Individually hand cut, Good Art

By Hannah Battershell

Located in London, GB

Drawing inspiration from literature, her dreams, medieval paintings, Victorian children’s book illustrations and many other sources, Hannah’s playfully dark tone, blends the surreal ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Beneath The Waters Original, Collage, Contemporary, Each piece handout. Signed
Beneath The Waters Original, Collage, Contemporary, Each piece handout. Signed

Beneath The Waters Original, Collage, Contemporary, Each piece handout. Signed

By Hannah Battershell

Located in London, GB

Drawing inspiration from literature, her dreams, medieval paintings, Victorian children’s book illustrations and many other sources, Hannah’s playfully dark tone, blends the surreal ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

"Whale" with Chinese Dragon, carved sgraffito ceramics, whale sculpture
"Whale" with Chinese Dragon, carved sgraffito ceramics, whale sculpture

"Whale" with Chinese Dragon, carved sgraffito ceramics, whale sculpture

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Abbey Kuhe’s work is inspired and informed by myriad visual and conceptual resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illust...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Whale" with Sea Serpent, carved sgraffito ceramics, black & white, ship
"Whale" with Sea Serpent, carved sgraffito ceramics, black & white, ship

"Whale" with Sea Serpent, carved sgraffito ceramics, black & white, ship

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Abbey Kuhe’s work is inspired and informed by myriad visual and conceptual resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illust...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sanctum Original Contemporary Quirky  Good Art Reviews Collage Each piece cut!
Sanctum Original Contemporary Quirky  Good Art Reviews Collage Each piece cut!

Sanctum Original Contemporary Quirky Good Art Reviews Collage Each piece cut!

By Hannah Battershell

Located in London, GB

Drawing inspiration from literature, her dreams, medieval paintings, Victorian children’s book illustrations and many other sources, Hannah’s playfully dark tone, blends the surreal ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

funny drawing of dog with light bulb nose, good doggy

funny drawing of dog with light bulb nose, good doggy

By Serge Bloch

Located in New York, NY

In 2005 he received the Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators and in 2007 he received the Bologna Ragazzi Award from the Bologna Children’s Book Fair for his illustrations in T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Animal Prints

Materials

Giclée

A Bather, Silver Beach Grass, 1918 Nude by Childe Hassam (1859-1935, American)
A Bather, Silver Beach Grass, 1918 Nude by Childe Hassam (1859-1935, American)

A Bather, Silver Beach Grass, 1918 Nude by Childe Hassam (1859-1935, American)

By Childe Hassam

Located in New York, NY

He initially trained as an apprentice to a wood engraver, and from the late 1870s to the mid-1880s created drawings for book illustrations—largely children’s stories—as well as illus...

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1910s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Golden Fleece" Sketch for a Children's Book Illustration by LY
"The Golden Fleece" Sketch for a Children's Book Illustration by LY

"The Golden Fleece" Sketch for a Children's Book Illustration by LY

By Lynn Curlee

Located in New York, NY

A preliminary sketch for a children's book illustration by Lynn Curlee, author illustrator of award winning books for older children.

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1990s American Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Herakles and the Lion, Sketch for a Children's Book Illustration by Lynn Curlee
Herakles and the Lion, Sketch for a Children's Book Illustration by Lynn Curlee

Herakles and the Lion, Sketch for a Children's Book Illustration by Lynn Curlee

By Lynn Curlee

Located in New York, NY

Herakles and the Lion. Sketch for a children's book illustration by Lynn Curlee, author/illustrator of many award winning books for older children.

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1990s American Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled , from Three Lithographs (Red Tongue)
Untitled , from Three Lithographs (Red Tongue)

Untitled , from Three Lithographs (Red Tongue)

By Keith Haring

Located in Hollywood, FL

Through a stylistic approach reminiscent of children's book illustrations, he employs a restrained color palette, primarily consisting of white, red, and black, to convey these compl...

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1980s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pygmalion Effect IV
Pygmalion Effect IV

Almudena RodriguezPygmalion Effect IV, 2014

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H 15.5 in W 23.75 in D 1 in

Pygmalion Effect IV

Located in Chicago, IL

Composed on handmade amate paper, "Pygmalion Effect IV" layers images and messages that range from comic book illustrations to children’s book illustrations, asking the viewer to str...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Thread, Watercolor

"Pygmalion Effect IV" by Almudena Rodriguez
"Pygmalion Effect IV" by Almudena Rodriguez

"Pygmalion Effect IV" by Almudena Rodriguez

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H 15.5 in W 23.75 in D 1 in

"Pygmalion Effect IV" by Almudena Rodriguez

By Almudena Rodriguez

Located in Chicago, IL

Created with acrylic paint, aniline, ink, watercolor and embroidery on amate paper, "Pygmalion Effect IV" layers images and messages that range from comic book illustrations to child...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Paintings

Materials

Paper

Rare Art Deco Bas Relief Panel by Rene Chambellan
Rare Art Deco Bas Relief Panel by Rene Chambellan

Rare Art Deco Bas Relief Panel by Rene Chambellan

By René Paul Chambellan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

He was also a superb medalist, and is well known today for creating the Newbery medal (for excllence in children's literature) and the Caldecott medal (for excellence in children's b...

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Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Satyr Playing Pipes, " Rare Art Deco Sculptural Panel by Chambellan for Alcoa
"Satyr Playing Pipes, " Rare Art Deco Sculptural Panel by Chambellan for Alcoa

"Satyr Playing Pipes, " Rare Art Deco Sculptural Panel by Chambellan for Alcoa

By René Paul Chambellan

Located in Buffalo, NY

He was also a superb medalist, and is well known today for creating the Newbery medal (for excellence in children's literature) and the Caldecott medal (for excellence in children's ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Mount Washington Inn
Mount Washington Inn

Erick IngrahamMount Washington Inn

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H 16.63 in W 37.75 in D 1.25 in

Mount Washington Inn

By Erick Ingraham

Located in Milford, NH

Ingraham was born in Philadelphia, PA and became a well-established Monadnock region artist in New Hampshire, not only for his children's book illustrations, but for his detailed lan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Tobacco Flowers and Moths
Tobacco Flowers and Moths

Tobacco Flowers and Moths

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in Bozeman, MT

"Visually and conceptually my work is inspired and informed by myriad resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illustratio...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Birds
Blue Birds

Abbey KuheBlue Birds, 2022

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H 14 in W 4.5 in D 5 in

Blue Birds

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in Bozeman, MT

"Visually and conceptually my work is inspired and informed by myriad resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illustratio...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Larkspur and Colorado Hair Streaks
Larkspur and Colorado Hair Streaks

Larkspur and Colorado Hair Streaks

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in Bozeman, MT

"Visually and conceptually my work is inspired and informed by myriad resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illustratio...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Cutthroats, Mayflies, and Swallows
Cutthroats, Mayflies, and Swallows

Cutthroats, Mayflies, and Swallows

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in Bozeman, MT

"Visually and conceptually my work is inspired and informed by myriad resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illustratio...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Cabbage Whites, Dandelions and Snakes
Cabbage Whites, Dandelions and Snakes

Cabbage Whites, Dandelions and Snakes

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in Bozeman, MT

"Visually and conceptually my work is inspired and informed by myriad resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illustratio...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Arctic Hare and Cotton Grass
Arctic Hare and Cotton Grass

Arctic Hare and Cotton Grass

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in Bozeman, MT

"Visually and conceptually my work is inspired and informed by myriad resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illustratio...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Horses, Barn Flies and Scarlet Globemallow
Horses, Barn Flies and Scarlet Globemallow

Horses, Barn Flies and Scarlet Globemallow

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in Bozeman, MT

"Visually and conceptually my work is inspired and informed by myriad resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illustratio...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Dandelions, Cicadas and Snakes
Dandelions, Cicadas and Snakes

Dandelions, Cicadas and Snakes

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in Bozeman, MT

"Visually and conceptually my work is inspired and informed by myriad resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illustratio...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Foxes, Frogs, Crickets and White Pine
Foxes, Frogs, Crickets and White Pine

Foxes, Frogs, Crickets and White Pine

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in Bozeman, MT

"Visually and conceptually my work is inspired and informed by myriad resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illustratio...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Beetles and Wild Rose
Beetles and Wild Rose

Abbey KuheBeetles and Wild Rose, 2022

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H 14 in W 5 in D 5 in

Beetles and Wild Rose

By Abbey Kuhe

Located in Bozeman, MT

"Visually and conceptually my work is inspired and informed by myriad resources, from the intersections of social and climate justice to the golden age of children’s book illustratio...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Well... Shit." Watercolor Landscape With Volcano Eruption
"Well... Shit." Watercolor Landscape With Volcano Eruption

"Well... Shit." Watercolor Landscape With Volcano Eruption

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The illustrative and narrative nature of his work stems from his original interest in children’s book illustration at the University of Hartford (2001-2005).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Waterc...

Materials

Wax, Watercolor, Wood Panel, Paper

Hidden Depth
Hidden Depth

Cathy DiefendorfHidden Depth, 2014

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H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

Hidden Depth

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Westport, CT

Over the years, the endless variety of projects commissioned by clients has included corporate murals, magazines, children’s book illustrations, and product advertising such as wine ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shoreline Cruise, Turtle Island
Shoreline Cruise, Turtle Island

Shoreline Cruise, Turtle Island

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Westport, CT

Over the years, the endless variety of projects commissioned by clients has included corporate murals, magazines, children’s book illustrations, and product advertising such as wine ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"A Cut Flower Can't Last II" Figure with Flowers and House in Flames
"A Cut Flower Can't Last II" Figure with Flowers and House in Flames

"A Cut Flower Can't Last II" Figure with Flowers and House in Flames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The illustrative and narrative nature of his work stems from his original interest in children’s book illustration at the University of Hartford (2001-2005).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Watercolor, Wax, Wood Panel, Paper

"A Cut Flower Can't Last I" Smoke and House Imagery in Grayscale Watercolor
"A Cut Flower Can't Last I" Smoke and House Imagery in Grayscale Watercolor

"A Cut Flower Can't Last I" Smoke and House Imagery in Grayscale Watercolor

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The illustrative and narrative nature of his work stems from his original interest in children’s book illustration at the University of Hartford (2001-2005).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Watercolor, Cotton, Wax, Wood Panel

Cathy Diefendorf, "Huddle Bay", 30x48 Lake George Oil Painting on Canvas
Cathy Diefendorf, "Huddle Bay", 30x48 Lake George Oil Painting on Canvas

Cathy Diefendorf, "Huddle Bay", 30x48 Lake George Oil Painting on Canvas

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

For many years, Diefendorf enjoyed working on a constant and varied stream of projects commissioned by commercial clientele which included corporate murals, magazine and children’s b...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ethereal Woods
Ethereal Woods

Cathy DiefendorfEthereal Woods, 2016

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H 30 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Ethereal Woods

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Westport, CT

Over the years, the endless variety of projects commissioned by clients has included corporate murals, magazines, children’s book illustrations, and product advertising such as wine ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer's Shimmer
Summer's Shimmer

Cathy DiefendorfSummer's Shimmer, 2015

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H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in

Summer's Shimmer

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Westport, CT

Over the years, the endless variety of projects commissioned by clients has included corporate murals, magazines, children’s book illustrations, and product advertising such as wine ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lake George Regatta
Lake George Regatta

Lake George Regatta

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Westport, CT

Over the years, the endless variety of projects commissioned by clients has included corporate murals, magazines, children’s book illustrations, and product advertising such as wine ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huddle Bay, Lake Goerge
Huddle Bay, Lake Goerge

Huddle Bay, Lake Goerge

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Westport, CT

Over the years, the endless variety of projects commissioned by clients has included corporate murals, magazines, children’s book illustrations, and product advertising such as wine ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunset Lake George
Sunset Lake George

Cathy DiefendorfSunset Lake George, 2015

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H 15 in W 30 in D 1.75 in

Sunset Lake George

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Westport, CT

Over the years, the endless variety of projects commissioned by clients has included corporate murals, magazines, children’s book illustrations, and product advertising such as wine ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cathy Diefendorf, "Water Dance", 48x30 Summer Lake Oil Painting on Canvas
Cathy Diefendorf, "Water Dance", 48x30 Summer Lake Oil Painting on Canvas

Cathy Diefendorf, "Water Dance", 48x30 Summer Lake Oil Painting on Canvas

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

For many years, Diefendorf enjoyed working on a constant and varied stream of projects commissioned by commercial clientele which included corporate murals, magazine and children’s b...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cathy Diefendorf, "Golden Hour" 40x30 Autumn Woods Sunset Oil Painting on Canvas
Cathy Diefendorf, "Golden Hour" 40x30 Autumn Woods Sunset Oil Painting on Canvas

Cathy Diefendorf, "Golden Hour" 40x30 Autumn Woods Sunset Oil Painting on Canvas

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

For many years, Diefendorf enjoyed working on a constant and varied stream of projects commissioned by commercial clientele which included corporate murals, magazine and children’s b...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cathy Diefendorf, "A Perfect Day Lake George", 24x30 Mountain Oil Painting
Cathy Diefendorf, "A Perfect Day Lake George", 24x30 Mountain Oil Painting

Cathy Diefendorf, "A Perfect Day Lake George", 24x30 Mountain Oil Painting

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

For many years, Diefendorf enjoyed working on a constant and varied stream of projects commissioned by commercial clientele which included corporate murals, magazine and children’s b...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cathy Diefendorf, "Majestic Waters", 30x48 Lake George Oil Painting on Canvas
Cathy Diefendorf, "Majestic Waters", 30x48 Lake George Oil Painting on Canvas

Cathy Diefendorf, "Majestic Waters", 30x48 Lake George Oil Painting on Canvas

By Cathy Diefendorf

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

For many years, Diefendorf enjoyed working on a constant and varied stream of projects commissioned by commercial clientele which included corporate murals, magazine and children’s b...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Alexander Calder Yin Yang and Pinwheel 1969 Gouache on Canson Paper Signed
Alexander Calder Yin Yang and Pinwheel 1969 Gouache on Canson Paper Signed

Alexander Calder Yin Yang and Pinwheel 1969 Gouache on Canson Paper Signed

By Alexander Calder

Located in Paris, FR

Informed by a unique hand going against any endeavour at cataloging, his diverse practice also comprised painting, mainly gouache, printmaking, miniatures (including his famous Cirqu...

Category

1960s Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Tomi Ungerer poster "Stranger Than Fiction, " (Tomi Ungerer Truc 1968)
Tomi Ungerer poster "Stranger Than Fiction, " (Tomi Ungerer Truc 1968)

Tomi Ungerer poster "Stranger Than Fiction, " (Tomi Ungerer Truc 1968)

By Tomi Ungerer

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Tomi Ungerer, Truc/Stranger Than Fiction, Cambridge, 1968: Towing the line between his timeless and most adorable children’s book illustrations and some of his more titillating desig...

Category

1960s Pop Art Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Tomi Ungerer poster "Stranger Than Fiction, " (Tomi Ungerer Truc 1968)
Tomi Ungerer poster "Stranger Than Fiction, " (Tomi Ungerer Truc 1968)

Tomi Ungerer poster "Stranger Than Fiction, " (Tomi Ungerer Truc 1968)

By Tomi Ungerer

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Tomi Ungerer, Truc/Stranger Than Fiction, Cambridge, 1968: Towing the line between his timeless and most adorable children’s book illustrations and some of his more titillating desig...

Category

1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

LARGE CONTEMPORARY original oil painting IMPORTANT ENGLISH PORTRAIT PAINTER
LARGE CONTEMPORARY original oil painting IMPORTANT ENGLISH PORTRAIT PAINTER

LARGE CONTEMPORARY original oil painting IMPORTANT ENGLISH PORTRAIT PAINTER

Located in Cirencester, GB

Exhibition History: 2019 'Nathaniel' and 'Ivy' acquired by Sheffield Museums Trust 2019 Solo show, Cadogan Contemporary, London 2019 The Time is Now, mixed show Sheffield Millennium ...

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stone XIV, a Clear, White & Grey Abstract Glass Sculpture by Ann Wåhlström
Stone XIV, a Clear, White & Grey Abstract Glass Sculpture by Ann Wåhlström

Stone XIV, a Clear, White & Grey Abstract Glass Sculpture by Ann Wåhlström

By Ann Wåhlström

Located in London, GB

Her inspiration comes from nature, ancient architecture and children’s book illustration, she cites Moomin creator Tove Jansson as a huge influence.

Category

2010s Swedish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Stone iv, White, Pink & Dark Aubergine Abstract Glass Sculpture by Ann Wåhlström
Stone iv, White, Pink & Dark Aubergine Abstract Glass Sculpture by Ann Wåhlström

Stone iv, White, Pink & Dark Aubergine Abstract Glass Sculpture by Ann Wåhlström

By Ann Wåhlström

Located in London, GB

Her inspiration comes from nature, ancient architecture and children’s book illustration, she cites Moomin creator Tove Jansson as a huge influence.

Category

2010s Swedish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Stone IV, a unique grey and white Glass blown Sculpture by Ann Wåhlström
Stone IV, a unique grey and white Glass blown Sculpture by Ann Wåhlström

Stone IV, a unique grey and white Glass blown Sculpture by Ann Wåhlström

By Ann Wåhlström

Located in London, GB

Her inspiration comes from nature, ancient architecture and children’s book illustration, she cites Moomin creator Tove Jansson as a huge influence.

Category

2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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Children Book Illustrations For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of children book illustrations available for sale. Finding the ideal Art Deco examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add children book illustrations that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Frank Watkins, Cynthia Newmark and Lucille Murphy are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in ink, woodcut print and paint.

How Much are Children Book Illustrations?

Children book illustrations can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $421, while the lowest priced sells for $121 and the highest can go for as much as $2,500.