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    Artist

  • Schiff, John, 1907-1976

    • Title

  • Ludwig Bemelmans next to his artwork

  • Physical Description

    1 photograph : black-and-white ; 8.5 x 6 inches / 21.6 x 15.2 cm., digital photograph

  • Date

    undated

  • Summary

    The image shows a photograph of artist Ludwig Bemelmans standing next to a large painting of a flower in an art studio.

  • Depicted

    Bemelmans, Ludwig, 1898-1962

  • Subject

    Artists; Authors; Portraits; Paintings

  • Genre

    Photographs

  • Part Of

    John (Hans) and Trude Schiff Collection, AR 25082

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Biographical/Historical Information

Ludwig Bemelmans, an American writer and illustrator became best known for his truly enchanting series of children’s books, 'Madeline'. He grew up in Austria’s region of Salzkammergut, the son of a hotel-owner. Consequently, he worked in hotels also after his immigration to the U.S., before encompassing in his artistic career in the 1930s.

A world traveler, he spent most of his time in New York City or Paris. The original inspiration for 'Madeline' was the result of his bicycle accident on an island of France. A year later, back in New York City, he wrote the first draft of the famous children's book series.

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Citation

Schiff, John: Ludwig Bemelmans next to his artwork, Leo Baeck Institute, F 029 AR 25082.