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DIANA THORNE.
“Dogs & More Dogs.” 2 Illustrations for pages 33 and 46 from “Nothing But Dogs” by
Earl Marvin Rush. NewYork: Grosset & Dunlap, 1947. Mixed media with ink, chalk, and
wash on board. Images measure roughly 241x190 mm; 9
1
/
2
x7
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.
[1,000/1,500]
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.
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DIANA THORNE.
“Dogs & More Dogs.” Double-page spread (pp. 14-15) from “Nothing But Dogs” by Earl
Marvin Rush. NewYork: Grosset & Dunlap, 1947. Mixed media with ink, chalk, and wash
on board. 140x370 mm; 5
1
/
2
x14
1
/
2
inches, image, on board measuring 381x489 mm;
15x19
1
/
4
inches. Unsigned. Registration marks and printer’s notes in margins. 1947.
[1,000/1,500]
This charming illustration shows the pack chasing after Mr. Clutter, the main character who cannot get
any privacy from them.
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