Illustration from Rain Drop Splash

Name/Title

Illustration from Rain Drop Splash

Context

Original illustration from the children's book Rain Drop Splash, written by Alvin Tresselt and illustrated by Leonard Weisgard. The book was a recipient of the Caldecott Honor for its illustrations in 1947, and Weisgard became the first illustrator to receive the Caldecott Medal and Honor in the same year.

Collection

Artwork Collection, Children's Art and Illustrations Collection, Atkinson Library Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1962.2

Source or Donor

Leonard Weisgard

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

Leonard Weisgard

Date made

circa 1945

Notes

Book was published 1945. (Weisgard won the Caldecott in 1947).

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

On mat, lower right

Transcription

"Leonard Weisgard"

Material/Technique

Pen

Type

Inscription

Location

On mat, lower left

Transcription

"For the Atkinson Neighborhood Library"

Material/Technique

Pen

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed Size

Height

17 in

Width

24 in

Dimension Description

Matted Size

Height

15-1/2 in

Width

22-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Image Size

Height

10 in

Width

18-1/2 in

Relationships

Related Publications

Notes

For the book Rain Drop Splash by Alvin Tresselt (illustrated by Leonard Weisgard) (Boston: Lothrop Company, 1946).