Margaret Sweet Johnson, The Elkbound Lay Down Beside the Bandle, Circa 1930

Description

Artist: Margaret.S Johnson (American, 1893-1964)
Title: The Elkbound Lay Down Beside the Bandle
Year: Circa 1930
Medium:Ink drawing
Paper: Bainbridge Bristol Art
Size image: 5.25 x 7.74 inches
Condition: Excellent

About the artist

Margaret Sweet Johnson, and her mother Helen Lossing Johnson, were the authors and illustrators of wonderful children's books featuring dogs, cats and horses. The pair collaborated on 17 books together, then after her mother's death, Margaret wrote and illustrated 17 additional books of her own. The books written by the Johnsons are very popular today with dog collectors. They include general background information on the breed woven into the story, plus lots of beautiful pen and ink illustrations. Margaret Johnson was also a noted artist that did beautiful painting of dogs and other animals, she especially excelled in creating the original ink drawings that was used by the printer to illustrate her books. Her books and artwork are avidly collected by art and animal lovers.

Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Pen and Ink

Details:
Art Subjects: Animals
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States

Condition

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Excellent

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

14.25 x 16.25 x 1.5 in

Margaret Sweet Johnson, The Elkbound Lay Down Beside the Bandle, Circa 1930

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