Lot Essay
The present work relates to an illustration in the popular children's book, Madeline and the Bad Hat, which was written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans.
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Property from an Important American Collection
Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1963)
Pepito
Details
Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1963)
Pepito
signed 'Bemelmans' (lower right)--inscribed 'He ate them-grilled and roast and frito/Oh what a horror was Pepito!' (along the bottom edge)
ink, watercolor, and pencil on paper
27¾ x 23 in. (70.5 x 58.4 cm.)
Pepito
signed 'Bemelmans' (lower right)--inscribed 'He ate them-grilled and roast and frito/Oh what a horror was Pepito!' (along the bottom edge)
ink, watercolor, and pencil on paper
27¾ x 23 in. (70.5 x 58.4 cm.)
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner, 1982.
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