This alphabet triptych comes from “A Folding Alphabet Book” by Monika Beisner. Published in 1982, the book presents each letter of the alphabet with related illustrations on the front and corresponding words on the back. Originally in individual frames, this piece has been in our customer’s family for decades. We’ve reframed the book in a pastel green wood profile from Larson Juhl, double matting from Crescent Brands, and TruVue “Premium Clear” acrylic.

Founded in 1901, the Society of Illustrators in NYC is the oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to the art of illustration in America. This is the 45th year of their “Original Art Show,” an annual exhibit showcasing illustrations from the year’s best children’s books published in the US. Here’s local Philadelphia Artist Jeremy Holmes’ entry, from author Vicki Conrad’s book “Sandwina,” archivally presented in our nicely priced “Artist Framing” package special.

Oscar Fabrès (1894 – 1960) was a Chilean illustrator of children’s books and a commercial artist. He studied art in Paris and settled in New York in 1940. Here’s a plate from a c.1943 copy of “Thumbelina“ written by Hans Christian Anderson and illustrated by Fabrès. We’ve archivally presented the previously matted work in an ivory “coins” style wood profile from Furst Bros and TruVue 99% UV filtering “Conservation” glazing.

“Wander Out Wonder In” is a children’s book written and illustrated by local Philadelphia Artist and Author Emily Ennulat Lustine. This is one of eighteen images featured in her book and is a signed, hand pulled collagraph. We’ve archivally presented the work as a float mount in a walnut stained wood profile from Studio, crescent matting, and TruVue 99% UV filtering anti reflective and shatter resistant Optium Museum acrylic glazing.