Foreword by Susan Orlean A charming facsimile edition of celebrated British illustrator Lucy Dawson's 1937 classic collection of highly detailed and loveable drawings of dogs, complete with a cloth spine and ribbon marker--the companion volume to the acclaimed Dogs As I See Them. Lucy Dawson, also known as "Mac," was a preeminent British illustrator in the 1930s and 1940s revered for her paintings and etchings of dogs, from sporting and non-sporting breeds to hounds and herders. Though she worked in numerous mediums- ...
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Foreword by Susan Orlean A charming facsimile edition of celebrated British illustrator Lucy Dawson's 1937 classic collection of highly detailed and loveable drawings of dogs, complete with a cloth spine and ribbon marker--the companion volume to the acclaimed Dogs As I See Them. Lucy Dawson, also known as "Mac," was a preeminent British illustrator in the 1930s and 1940s revered for her paintings and etchings of dogs, from sporting and non-sporting breeds to hounds and herders. Though she worked in numerous mediums--pencil, pen, ink, and oil--her pastels set her work apart. Noted for her commercial dog postcards and her delightful "Tailwagger" series, she also created a "Puppies" series of 40 cigarette cards during World War II--produced in a limited quantity due to wartime restrictions on paper--which have become a rare collector's item today. One of her most famous works is her portrait of "Dookie," the British Royal Family's favorite Corgie, which was later reproduced as a Royal Family Christmas card. Dawson also published several books, including the beloved Dogs As I See Them, and its follow-up, Dogs Rough and Smooth . Now, Dogs Rough and Smooth is available in a lovely facsimile edition for a new generation discovering her superb craftsmanship. Printed on an uncoated stock that simulates the look and feel of a sketchbook, this delightful volume is filled with her beautiful, endearing drawings of a range of breeds. The illustrations are accompanied by notes in Dawson's own handwriting as well as a short anecdotal text that provides amusing insight into the personalities of her canine models and the experience of drawing each. A stunning reproduction of this classic work filled with full-color and black-and-white complete drawings and sketches, Dogs Rough and Smooth features a foreword by acclaimed writer Susan Orlean, and is packaged in a three-piece case with a beautiful cloth spine and long ribbon bookmark. Dogs Rough and Smooth is sure to be a collector's item treasured by dog lovers of all ages and art connoisseurs for years to come.
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Fair. This is a hard cover book: Used-Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.
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Illustrated by Charcoal Color Ilust(16) Good. 9x11"oversized GOOD Cond. top 1" Spine strip bit rough.., but text, rest covers quite nice GREY Hardcovers; An Assortment of Cute Dogs, Sympathetic Portraits, all drawn to show unique canine personalities. Short descriptive text. Spine damage 1" top spine strip....else cover is well....overall, rather CLEAN, SOLID copy., ; np 48pg? pages; An Assortment of Cute Dogs, Sympathetic Portraits, all drawn to show unique canine personalities. Short descriptive text....black titles on GREY hard covers &TAN endpapers...ATTENTIVE SPANIEL dogs endpapers...Similar black & white charcoal drawings. GREY COVER SHOWS BLACK & WHITE DOG LAYING HEADS TO TAILS. LOOKING AT OBSERVER.....VERY ATTENTIVE GAZES..
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Grosset & Dunlap, NY, no date, ca.1940s? , 9-1/2"x11-3/4", boards, 78pp., mostly drawings, 3" tear to cloth spine, very scuffed edges, some foxing, a little mustiness, fair $
