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TRINA SCHART HYMAN (1939-2004) "They bent their heads to hear when he described the beautiful

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early papier mâché shoulder headed doll,: early papier mâché shoulder headed doll, c. 1780, 1.20 m, inset glass eyes, closed mouth, nostrils, pierced ears, stick on real hair, head is servile bent down, fine modelled slim nose,&a

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TRINA SCHART HYMAN (1939-2004) "They bent their heads to hear when he described the beautiful

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TRINA SCHART HYMAN (1939-2004)
"They bent their heads to hear when he described the beautiful princess..." Illustration of the prince and his brothers, published in The Water of Life: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm. Retold by by Barbara Rogansky. (New York: Holiday House, 1986) Ink and acrylic on board. 203x177 mm; 8x7 inches, image, on 13x10¼ inch-board. Initialed "TSH" in lower right image. Hinged to window matte.Provenance: Bush Galleries.The prolific Hyman illustrated over 150 books, including fairy tales and Arthurian legends. She won the 1985 Caldecott Medal for her illustrations for Saint George and the Dragon, retold by Margaret Hodges.

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TRINA SCHART HYMAN (1939-2004) "They bent their heads to hear when he described the beautiful

Name: TRINA SCHART HYMAN (1939-2004) \"They bent their heads to hear when he described the beautiful
SKU: 129677276
Price: 1400 USD
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