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Gladys Emerson Cook (1899-1976) drawing

Sold for $50 at East Coast Books on Mar 14, 2024.

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Gladys Emerson Cook (1899-1976) perhaps best known for her delightful drawings of dogs, many of which were used as book illustrations. She also drew advertisements, including cat ads for Carter's Ink and Puss n' Boots products. She also painted and did many original prints. Cook studied at the New York Art Student's League with Anthony Thieme and Yarnall Abbott. She exhibited at The National Academy of Design, 1953-1945; NY Public Library, 1942; Library of Congress; National Arts Club, NYC; Society of Illustrators, 1945; Abercrombie and Fitch, NYC and Bronx Zoological Park, 1941. Offered here is a ink drawing. Unsigned. Guaranteed to be by Gladys Emerson Cook. The drawing itself is about 6 x 7 in. plus margins. Middle crease and some outer margin faults.

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