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THE CURIOUS CHILD

THE CURIOUS CHILD

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THE CURIOUS CHILD

by ROOSEVELT-RICHARDS, HARRIET B.1867 - Hartford, Connecticut D. 1932 - South Harbor, Maine

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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.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
1146
Title
THE CURIOUS CHILD
Author
ROOSEVELT-RICHARDS, HARRIET B.1867 - Hartford, Connecticut D. 1932 - South Harbor, Maine
Illustrator
ROOSEVELT-RICHARDS, HARRIET
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Book Condition
Used - Fine
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Quantity Available
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Date Published
c. 1890
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Harriett Roosevelt Richards
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Watercolors; American Drawings;
Size
21 ¼ x 14 ½.

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