GARTH WILLIAMS, (AMERICAN 1912-1996)
WATERCOLORS, GRAPHITE AND INK ON CARD STOCK
This original concept watercolor illustration was originally intended for the book “Do You Know What I’ll Do” which was illustrated by Garth Williams. and written by Charlotte Zolotow.
Matted, Framed and Glazed to 23.5″ x 19.5″.The art comes with impeccable provenance having been acquired directly from the estate of Garth Williams via auction. Signed in full signature lower right “Garth Williams”.
A spectacular original watercolor by Garth Williams. This extraordinary painting is an unused concept piece intended for this book. Especially unique having been rendered in vibrant watercolors (we have only handled two watercolor paintings by Williams that were created for book illustrations.) The painting is rendered in watercolor, graphite and ink with quoted captions in graphite in the hand of Garth Williams placed along both the top and the bottom of the art. Along the top edge is written “Do You Know What I’ll Do?”, and “Harper & Brothers/ 49 E 33. NYC”, the lower caption placed along the bottom is “text: Do you know what I’ll do when the flowers grow again? / I’ll pick you a bunch and you’ll be happy”. The art depicts the little girl in a blue flowing dress, her dark hair blowing lightly by the wind. The is in a flower meadow, bending slightly to reach down and pick a bouquet of meadow flowers for her sister. The lush meadows tall blades of grass are lightly swaying, a tree completes the background such that the girl is surrounded in the varying green tones and textures of the plants. Her peaceful, warm expression is contagious for the viewer. The story of “Do You Know What I’ll Do?” is about an older sister caring for her younger sibling. This concept piece has immense detail, with the art signed by Garth Williams in full signature lower right “Garth Williams”. Publishers notes/lines are present. Newly framed, matted and glazed, in a wavy white glossy frame using all archival materials and UV acrylic. The art is in fine condition with a small glue stain along the top.
Matted, Framed and Glazed to 23.5″ x 19.5″
The art sheet by sight is 14.5″ x 10.5″
