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Illustration of an alligator

Art Seiden, "The polar bear is white..." (detail), from Zoo Animals for Children, published 1963, gouache on board with Mylar overlay. Gift of the artist.

Dates

March 06- July 31, 2022

Location

Zimmerli Art Museum

71 Hamilton Street New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

Information

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How Do You Say...? Learning Animal Names with Illustrator Art Seiden / ¿Cómo se dice…? Aprendiendo nombres de animales con el ilustrador Art Seiden

One of the most whimsical mid-century American illustrators, Art Seiden produced over 300 children's books. In 1963 he created illustrations in collaboration with Berlitz, the language education corporation, for Zoo Animals for Children. Published in French and Spanish versions, this book charms young readers with vivid animal portraits while teaching them about different languages. 

Uno de los ilustradores americanos de mediados de siglo más enigmáticos, Art Seiden ha producido más de 300 libros para niños. En 1963, creó ilustraciones en colaboración con Berlitz, la corporación de educación lingüística, para Animales de Zoologico para Niños. Publicado en versiones de francés y español, este libro hechiza a los lectores jóvenes con retratos de animales vívidos mientras los enseña sobre diferentes lenguajes. 

Organized by Nicole Simpson, Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings / Organizado por Nicole Simpson, Curador Asistente de Grabados y Dibujos

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Published in French and Spanish versions, this book charms young readers with vivid animal portraits while teaching them about different languages. Publicado en versiones de francés y español, este libro hechiza a los lectores jóvenes con retratos de animales vívidos mientras los enseña sobre diferentes lenguajes. 

Art Seiden, "Tigers live in the jungle... / Camels live in the desert..." from Zoo Animals for Children, published 1963, gouache on illustration board. Gift of the artist.

Art Seiden, "The fox has a bushy tail..." from Zoo Animals for Children, published 1963, gouache on illustration board. Gift of the artist.

Art Seiden, "The wolf has big teeth..." from Zoo Animals for Children, published 1963, gouache on illustration board. Gift of the artist.

 

Art Seiden, "The shark is a dangerous fish..." from Zoo Animals for Children, published 1963, gouache on illustration board. Gift of the artist.

 

Art Seiden, "The polar bear is white..." from Zoo Animals for Children, published 1963, gouache on illustration board. Gift of the artist.