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Mother Goose Collection 6 Art Prints - Childrens Books

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Mother Goose Collection 6 Art Prints - Childrens Books
This portfolio contains a set of 6 prints by six of today's most talented illustrators. These characters and scenes are all inspired by the traditional nursery rhymes of Mother Goose, each in a distinct style. Each print is in the original glassine folder with printed name and title. They are prefaced by a sheet of descriptive text done in letterpress.
The illustrators include: Maurice Sendak, Chris Van Allsburg, Barry Moser, Seymour Chwast, Daniel Palavin and Guy Billout. All have been highly praised over the years for their imaginative and inspiring work, and a few are beloved especially as children's book illustrators and authors. Print size: Each 27 x 20 3/4 inches Presentation: In original cloth backed boxSignatures: Each print individually hand signed by its artist, in pencil, lower right Edition: Numbered from an edition of 300 in pencil, lower leftCondition: ExcellentAdditional copies: 100 were donated to raise funds for The Children's Health Fund at an initial offering price of $5000Value: These prints individually are offered at online galleries at up to $700 per printCertificate of Authenticity: IncludedA few brief words about the authors:
Maurice Sendak is known for his hugely popular book Where the Wild Things Are, for which he won the Caldecott Medal.
Chris Van Allsburg has written many books, and so far two of them have been made into major motion pictures: Jumanji, and The Polar Express
Barry Moser's illustrations have appeared in various books, such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and they have been displayed at some great public institutions, including The British Museum, and the Library of Congress.
Seymour Chwast is a well known illustrator, graphic designer, and type designer, widely recognized commercially for his posters, food packaging, and magazine covers.
Daniel Palavin is a popular contemporary illustrator, and also a typographer, known for creating the type face called ITC Anna
Guy Billout is a French artist and illustrator who has been seen in Atlantic magazine, and in a book of mythology. This portfolio presents a unique grouping of artists, each with a distinct vision. The prints stand alone beautifully as singular works of imaginative art.