The Rocket Book Pl 04 (1912)
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Discover the delightful whimsy of Peter Newell's "The Rocket Book Pl 04 (1912)," a captivating illustration that combines humor and mystery. In this enchanting scene, we are drawn into a quaint dining room where an unexpected adventure unfolds. A young boy, with eyes wide and an expression of thrilled surprise, sits at a table disrupted by a rocket blasting through it, leaving a neatly circular hole in its wake.The rocket's trajectory is highlighted by a bright, vertical beam that connects the floor and ceiling, hinting at its powerful, unstoppable journey through the building. The room itself is charmingly detailed: a checkered tablecloth, simple wooden furniture, and a cozy fireplace set the stage for this extraordinary event. Notice the portrait on the wall and the antique-looking objects that enhance the old-world ambiance, suggesting a setting disconnected from the modern technologies of rocketry.This illustration from Peter Newell's "The Rocket Book" tells a story full of imagination and surprise, inviting viewers of all ages to ponder the mix of everyday life with the fantastical.
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Peter Sheaf Hersey Newell was an American artist and writer. He created picture books and illustrated new editions of many children's books. A native of McDonough County, Illinois, Newell built a reputation in the 1880s and 1890s for his humorous drawings and poems, which appeared in Harper's Weekly, Harper's Bazaar, Scribner's Magazine, The Saturday Evening Post, Judge, and other publications.