SWEET DREAMS The Art of Bessie Pease Gutmann

Bessie Pease Gutmann, renowned as America's leading illustrator of children's life and the tender worlds they inhabit, was born in Philadelphia on April 8, 1876. She spent her entire life on the East Coast, drawing inspiration from her own children and numerous nieces and nephews, who served as models for her delightful, pastel-hued illustrations that beautifully capture the joys and challenges of childhood.

This deep personal connection imbues Gutmann's work with genuine sweetness, which remains evident in her paintings even more than twenty years after her passing, radiating warmth, humor, and the innocence of young children.

Sweet Dreams lovingly reproduces twenty-four of Gutmann's most charming illustrations. These soft, full-color renderings are accompanied by tender poems written by Pamela Prince, author of the best seller The Secret World of Teddy Bears.

A collection of 24 paintings by Bessie Pease Gutmann, whose angelic pictures of infants have charmed millions of people for more than 50 years. 24 full-color illustrations. Out Of Print. Condition: Fine Plus. Tiny tear on the top of the first page.