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A splash of red : the life and art of Horace Pippin  Cover Image Book Book

A splash of red : the life and art of Horace Pippin

Bryant, Jennifer (Author). Sweet, Melissa, 1956- (illustrator.).

Summary: 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: 0375967125 (library binding)
  • ISBN: 9780375967122 (library binding)
  • ISBN: 0375867120 :
  • ISBN: 9780375867125 :
  • Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
    print
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2013.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Awards Note:
Robert F. Sibert honor book, 2014.
Schneider Family book award for young children, 2014.
Subject: Painters United States Biography
African American painters Biography
Pippin, Horace 1888-1946

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  • 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.

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  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
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-winning A 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, people—including the famous painter N. C. Wyeth—started 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.
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