Book
A splash of red : the life and art of Horace Pippin / written by Jen Bryant ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet.
Presents an illustrated introduction to the life and work of artist Horace Pippin, describing his childhood love for drawing and the World War I injury that challenged his career.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780375867125 :
- ISBN: 0375867120 :
- ISBN: 9780375967122 (library binding)
- ISBN: 0375967125 (library binding)
- Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2013.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Awards Note: | Robert F. Sibert honor book, 2014. Schneider Family book award for young children, 2014. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Pippin, Horace, 1888-1946. African American painters > Biography. Painters > United States > Biography. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | J 759.13 Pipp (Text) | 33126017550991 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | J 759.13 Pipp (Text) | 33126017550983 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The creators of the Caldecott Honor-winningA River of Words present a sumptuously illustrated introduction to the life and work of artist Horace Pippin, describing his childhood love for drawing and the World War I injury that challenged his career. - Random House, Inc.
A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book
Winner of the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children
As a child in the late 1800s, Horace Pippin loved to draw: He loved the feel of the charcoal as it slid across the floor. He loved looking at something in the room and making it come alive again in front of him. He drew pictures for his sisters, his classmates, his co-workers. Even during W.W.I, Horace filled his notebooks with drawings from the trenches . . . until he was shot. Upon his return home, Horace couldn't lift his right arm, and couldn't make any art. Slowly, with lots of practice, he regained use of his arm, until once again, he was able to paint--and paint, and paint! Soon, peopleâincluding the famous painter N. C. Wyethâstarted noticing Horace's art, and before long, his paintings were displayed in galleries and museums across the country.
Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet team up once again to share this inspiring story of a self-taught painter from humble beginnings who despite many obstacles, was ultimately able to do what he loved, and be recognized for who he was: an artist.