Manner of Dr. Seuss – Whimsical Horned Creature with Children
American School, 20th century, in the manner of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel, 1904–1991).
Whimsical illustrated composition featuring an imaginative yellow horned creature accompanied by two children. One child appears seated beside a group of small containers while another stands at right holding a rope or lead attached to the fantastical animal. The scene combines playful absurdity, expressive characterization and narrative humor closely associated with the visual language of classic children’s illustration.
The work is executed with confident black ink outlines enhanced with yellow and pink color accents, creating a lively contrast against the open paper ground. The simplified forms, exaggerated anatomy and humorous interaction between the figures give the composition a charming storybook quality.
Bears the inscription/signature Dr. Seuss at the lower right. Reverse bears a purple ownership or gallery-style stamp reading TOM WESSELMAN / 1257 - 58th ST. / BROOKLYN 19, N.Y. No other significant inscriptions are visible in the supplied photograph.
TECHNIQUE
Ink and watercolor/gouache on paper.
Height: 12 in.
Width: 9 1/8 in.
PROVENANCE
Private collection; reverse bearing a Tom Wesselman address stamp, Brooklyn, New York.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition with light toning, minor handling marks, subtle creasing and age-related surface wear to the paper. Please review the photographs carefully for complete condition details.
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American School, 20th century, in the manner of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel, 1904–1991).
Whimsical illustrated composition featuring an imaginative yellow horned creature accompanied by two children. One child appears seated beside a group of small containers while another stands at right holding a rope or lead attached to the fantastical animal. The scene combines playful absurdity, expressive characterization and narrative humor closely associated with the visual language of classic children’s illustration.
The work is executed with confident black ink outlines enhanced with yellow and pink color accents, creating a lively contrast against the open paper ground. The simplified forms, exaggerated anatomy and humorous interaction between the figures give the composition a charming storybook quality.
Bears the inscription/signature Dr. Seuss at the lower right. Reverse bears a purple ownership or gallery-style stamp reading TOM WESSELMAN / 1257 - 58th ST. / BROOKLYN 19, N.Y. No other significant inscriptions are visible in the supplied photograph.
TECHNIQUE
Ink and watercolor/gouache on paper.
Height: 12 in.
Width: 9 1/8 in.
PROVENANCE
Private collection; reverse bearing a Tom Wesselman address stamp, Brooklyn, New York.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition with light toning, minor handling marks, subtle creasing and age-related surface wear to the paper. Please review the photographs carefully for complete condition details.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
