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"The Poor Little Bridesmaid" Fairytale - Female Illustrator

Creator: Hope (Mrs. Edward Robinson) Dunlap
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
"The poor little bridesmaid ... in her pink cotton gown ... though doubtless, there never was such a pretty girl."
A kitchen scene is depicted with a young bridesmaid admiring her fetching reflection in a pot cover while fantasizing about a handsome Prince. This was one of several interior illustrations that Hope Dunlap did for the "The Little Lame Prince," which was a story for children written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik ("Miss Mulock") and first published in 1875.
The Little Lame Prince and His Travelling Cloak" This edition was, 1909, by Rand-McNally & Company
Signed lower left. Framed size: 28 x 16 x 1 Framed under glass.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, Illinois
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Condition:	Good. Overall good condition for a work 115 years old. Vivid color - slight undulation to the paper.. some of it is organic.
Creation Date:	1909
Styles / Movements:	Post Impressionism, Realism, Illustration
Catalog References:	The Little Lame Prince and His Travelling Cloak
Incollect Reference #:	810740

Dimensions

W.	8 in;	H.	19 in;
W.	20.32 cm;	H.	48.26 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.