JANE BRESKIN ZALBEN. "Princess Diana." Illustration published in Zalben's book "Paths to Peace: People who Changed the World," page 36 (New York: Dutton/Penguin Publishing Group, 2006.) Mixed media including watercolor, ink, cross-stitching, and found objects, with collage on vellum. Heart-shaped image measures 140x140 mm; 5 1/2x5 1/2-inches on 10x10 1/2-inch sheet. Signed in pencil along lower right edge of heart. Matted. Accompanied by a matted digital printing of the facing text from the book, along with an image of the hearts used as corner details, and a copy of the book.
Zalben's popular book, now in its 14th printing, celebrates 16 trailblazers of Civil Rights, philosophy, politics, and writing who have worked to improve conditions for others through their words and actions. To honor the Princess known as the "English Rose," Zalben created a heart-shaped image encompassing the flower among other symbolic mementos of her life.
