[Mary Shelley] Parker, Robert Andrew

Robert Andrew Parker's Illustrated Frankenstein [Suite of 10 Original Watercolor Illustrations]

[Cornwall, CT]: [Ca. 1975]. 10 original watercolors ranging from 5x3.5" to 11.5x8" nine of which are signed by Parker. Printer's notes and tape to versos and margins. Few smudges and wrinkles, but generally near fine. Included is a copy of the book published by Clarkson N. Potter, 1976.

Tremendous set of illustrations by Robert Andrew Parker, painter and watercolorist known for his work in magazines, book and album covers, and children's books, in a career that spanned over 70 years.  In 1962, Parker illustrated Marianne Moore's Eight Poems, published by MoMA, NY.  Moore described Parker's work as "combining the mystical and actual, working both in an abstract and a realistic way," which is certainly on display in these brilliant pieces for Shelley's classic text. Item #8931

Price: $1,500.00