Description: A study of the work of Jessie Willcox Smith, the most popular and successful woman illustrator of her time, examines and reproduces many of her paintings of children which appeared in children's books and on the cover of Good Housekeeping magazine "... I came into my own, and ever since it has been one long joyous road along which troop delightful children-happy children, sad children, thoughtful children, and above all wondering, imaginative children... I love to paint them all." This quotation is taken from an autobiographical sketch (reprinted in this book) written by Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935), probably the most popular and successful woman illustrator of her time. Delightful as the work of her contemporaries was, it seldom attained the perfection and versatility that was to be seen in Jessie Smith's illustrations of children and fairy tales. A barometer of her success is the fact that for over fifteen years her paintings appeared on the cover of every issue of Good Housekeeping magazine as well as being published in many books of children's stories. There is a universal element in her pictures, and she seems to be offering a new and romantic visualization of child life. It's as if she were appealing to all adults who have forgotten the joys of childhood. The Subject Was Children reproduces for all to enjoy sixty-eight of the finest paintings by this great illustrator. ABOUT US: We are a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. We sell books and other items donated by community members to raise money for our local library system. We fund services, reading programs and purchases not in their budget. Our organization has operated continuously in the same city since 1937. PROCEEDS BENEFIT OUR LOCAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS - THANK YOU! Please visit our store for more titles.https://www.ebay.com/usr/friendsofthepaloaltolibrary
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Book Title: THE SUBJECT WAS CHILDREN: THE ART OF JESSIE WILCOX SMITH
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: E.P. DUTTON
Original Language: English
Item Length: 11 in
Inscribed: No
Vintage: No
Publication Year: 1980
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Illustrator: JESSIE WILCOX SMITH
Item Height: 8 in
Author: GENE MITCHELL
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Genre: ART - BIOGRAPHICAL
Topic: JESSIE WILCOX SMITH
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 12 OZ
Item Width: 1/4 IN
Number of Pages: 66
