DIANA THORNE. "Dogs & More Dogs." 2 Illustrations for pages 33 and 46 from "Nothing But Dogs" by Earl Marvin Rush. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1947. Mixed media with ink, chalk, and wash on board. Images measure roughly 241x190 mm; 9 1/2x7 1/2 inches, on board measuring 381x489 mm; 15x19 1/4 inches. Unsigned. Registration marks and printer's notes in margins, page 33 illustration has some blue chalk rough sketch marks in upper margin of image. 1947.
Thorne's beloved dog illustrations for her published books can be difficult to find on the market. These charming illustrations show the group of five lovable mutts wreaking havoc for a painter on a ladder and another in which the main character, Mr. Clutter, tries to reason with the pack.
