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Richard Scarry Little Benny Wanted a Pony Illustration Children Book Illustrator

Creator: Richard Scarry
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Little Benny Wanted a Pony: Interior illustration. Pages 28-29 Original Art ( Little Golden Books - Simon and Schuster, 1950)
Two-page spread of little Benny contemplating his quest for a pony, in this rare early children's book illustration by acclaimed artist Richard Scarry (1919- 1994). Art is in gouache on a single piece of illustration board; the image area measures approximately 12.75" x 6".

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil on Illustration Board
Condition:	Good. Overall good condition commensurate with age. some foxing on extreme corners outside of live area
Creation Date:	1950
Styles / Movements:	Modernism, Outsider Art, Illustration
Article References:	Little Golden Books Interior illustration
Incollect Reference #:	879744

Dimensions

W.	13.6 in;	H.	7.75 in;
W.	34.54 cm;	H.	19.69 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.