THE CURIOUS CHILD
- None
- c. 1890
c. 1890. Pencil, chalk and watercolor. Margins: 21 ¼ x 14 ½. Roosevelt-Richards is just recently being recognized for her place in American artBorn:
Known for: Juvenile book and magazine illustration
1905 was the year she came to Wilmington.Delaware and studied with Howard Pyle, remaining there for 7 years.By the time Richards had begun her studies under Pyle she was a published illustrator, with works appearing in juvenile literature books.In a 1927 interview, she recalled Pyle's attitude toward his teaching: "Twice a week we would come together and Mr. Pyle would criticize our efforts and offer suggestions. He always acted as if it were a privilege we gave him." After her stay in Wilmington, Richards settled permanently in New Haven, actively participating in the art community there.
Known for: Juvenile book and magazine illustration
1905 was the year she came to Wilmington.Delaware and studied with Howard Pyle, remaining there for 7 years.By the time Richards had begun her studies under Pyle she was a published illustrator, with works appearing in juvenile literature books.In a 1927 interview, she recalled Pyle's attitude toward his teaching: "Twice a week we would come together and Mr. Pyle would criticize our efforts and offer suggestions. He always acted as if it were a privilege we gave him." After her stay in Wilmington, Richards settled permanently in New Haven, actively participating in the art community there.
Details
Title
THE CURIOUS CHILD
Author
ROOSEVELT-RICHARDS, HARRIET B.1867 - Hartford, Connecticut D. 1932 - South Harbor, Maine
Binding
None
Condition
Fine
Date
c. 1890