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 (runner-up for the Medal) for its illustrations in 1947, and Weisgard became the first illustrator to receive the Caldecott Medal and Honor in the same year (he won the Medal for The Little Island in 1947).
Collection
Permanent Art Collection, Children's Book Art and Illustrations Collection
Acquisition
Accession
1962.2
Source or Donor
Leonard Weisgard
Acquisition Method
Gift
Made/Created
Artist
Leonard Weisgard
Date made
circa 1945
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Signature
Transcription
"Leonard Weisgard"
Material/Technique
Pen
Type
Inscription
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
Rain Drop Splash by Alvin Tresselt (illustrated by Leonard Weisgard) (Boston: Lothrop Company, 1946).
