The Rocket Book Pl 20 (1912)
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In the engaging illustration of "The Rocket Book Pl 20" by Peter Newell, created in 1912, we see a delightful scene infused with both chaos and charm, captured in a monochromatic blue-gray palette. The painting illustrates a seemingly ordinary moment transformed into a peculiar and humorous situation.In the center of the composition, a young boy, with eyes wide and an expression of astonishment, crawls on all fours. His startled look suggests he is witnessing something unexpected. Adding to the lively disarray, a rocket-powered rocking horse, with flames shooting from under its saddle, dramatically upends itself in the background, hinting at a fantasy or a playful disaster caught midway.Around the room, various objects contribute to the story’s whimsical nature: a dancing hobby horse figure appears caught in mid-motion, a dog, which stands by curiously observing the scene, and scattered pieces like a ball, a doll, and a feather, each adding to the dynamic of the unexpected whirlwind.This illustration by Peter Newell is exemplary of his ability to infuse everyday settings with eccentricity and fun, making ordinary moments extraordinarily entertaining.
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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.