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Wallace Tripp - 1973 - Children's Book Illustration

Artist: Wallace Tripp (All)

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Wallace Tripp - "Headlines" Illustration - Printed Page

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Title:	Wallace Tripp - 1973 - Children's Book Illustration
Artist:	Wallace Tripp (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	7,644
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Comments:	3
Added to Site:	2/11/2011
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Description

Wallace Tripp (1940 - ) is one of the best pen & ink illustrators that many folks have never heard of. He is the illustrator of many childrens' books and cards, and is especially well known for his personality-filled anthropomorphic animals. Tripp just has an easy way with animals, bringing them to life with lively pen work and wonderful figure movement.

This ink & ink wash illustration appeared in "Headlines", a 1973 childrens' book written by Malcolm Hall, and illustrated by Tripp. The book features animals running a newspaper office, when they realize that the headlines keep getting messed up. It turns out that the Jeremy P. Rat family has been taking some of the metal type to create their house under the printing press. After all, as is explained in the book, the P stands for "Packrat". But no matter. It turns out the public has loved the puzzle-like headlines, so all is well. This drawing is the final page of the book, and features Tripp's wonderful Jeremy P. Rat family carrying blocks of type, done in his charming and classic style.

Sadly, Tripp retired some 20 years ago, due to Parkinson's Disease. I had never seen any of Tripp's original artwork available for sale before, and am thrilled to add this piece to my collection, with thanks to Marcia Tripp.

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Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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1 - Posted on 2/11/2011

You find the best stuff. This is one more example. thanks for sharing, I really enjoy learning about these artists.

Ken Z
Member Since 2006

Posted on 2/11/2011

Great art Rob and I'm with Alex on the education of all these artist that you keep posting. Love it and always looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing.

Carl Linich
Member Since 2011

Posted on 10/8/2021

What a fantastic artist. I discover his book "Wurst Seller" some years ago and absolutely love it. What a great piece you've got! Congrats.

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