Name/Title
Illustration from Rain Drop SplashContext
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 CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1962.2Source or Donor
Leonard WeisgardAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
circa 1945Notes
Book was published 1945. (Weisgard won the Caldecott in 1947).Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
On mat, lower rightTranscription
"Leonard Weisgard"Material/Technique
PenType
InscriptionLocation
On mat, lower leftTranscription
"For the Atkinson Neighborhood Library"Material/Technique
PenDimensions
Dimension Description
Framed SizeHeight
17 inWidth
24 inDimension Description
Matted SizeHeight
15-1/2 inWidth
22-1/2 inDimension Description
Image SizeHeight
10 inWidth
18-1/2 inRelationships
Related Publications
Notes
For the book Rain Drop Splash by Alvin Tresselt (illustrated by Leonard Weisgard) (Boston: Lothrop Company, 1946).