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Richard Scarry Original Art Danny Beaver's Secret

Creator: Richard Scarry
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Legendary children's book author and illustrator Richard Scarry depicts a congenial interaction between Danny the Beaver and the Skunk. The painting was directed at a toddler audience, with soft, fuzzy animals serving as human surrogates. to make stories more engaging, relatable, and universally appealing. Animals are fun and friendly beings that help children understand complex emotions and human behavior. In fact, they have a long tradition, ranging from moral-teaching fables like Aesop’s to animal-themed literature, which teaches in an entertaining way.
It's Scarry's signature painting style and his insightful character development that make him the King of the Children's Book. unsigned . Reproduced in Danny Beaver's Secret, Little Golden Book, 1953, Illustration by Richard Scarry and Text by Patsy Scarry

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Gouache on Illustration Board
Condition:	Good. Overall, good condition with bright, saturated color. Dogears on the extreme edges of the board outside of the live area.
Creation Date:	1953
Styles / Movements:	Modernism, Outsider Art, Illustration
Article References:	Danny Beaver's Secret, Little Golden Book, 1953, Illustration by Richard Scarry and Text by Patsy Scarry
Incollect Reference #:	859709

Dimensions

W.	6.38 in;	H.	8.25 in;
W.	16.21 cm;	H.	20.96 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.