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The King Visits the Villagers from the The Golden Serpent

Creator: Alice and Martin Provensen
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Husband-and-wife illustration phenoms team up to produce another highly stylized yet charming visual narrative that speaks not only to children but also to anyone with a curious mind. The wise man Pundabi tries to help the wealthy king see the poverty and suffering in his kingdom by inventing the mystery of the Golden Serpent.
The king visits the villagers. 1980.
Mixed media on Bristol board. Unframed
Inscribed and signed in lower right image, "For Rich, Martin and Alice Provensen."
Publication:
Two-page spread published in The Golden Serpent by Walter Dean Myers (New York: Viking Press, 1980).
10 x 23 1/2 in. (25.4 x 59.7 cm.)
The Golden Serpent
(1980) by Walter Dean Myers is a fable about a wise man named Pundabi and a boy, Ali, who are tasked by a king to find a nonexistent treasure. The story, illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen, explores themes of wisdom, the illusion of wealth, and the true meaning of value.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Gouace and Mixed Media on Illustration Board
Condition:	Good. Overall very good condition - some creases on edges and corners.
Creation Date:	1890
Styles / Movements:	Modernism, Contemporary, Illustration
Book References:	The Golden Serpent
Incollect Reference #:	847529

Dimensions

W.	23.12 in;	H.	10.38 in;
W.	58.72 cm;	H.	26.37 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.