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Book, "Legends of Paul Bunyan" © 1947 edited by Harold W. Felton with illustrations by Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett (1899-1971) was a nationally known printmaker, illustrator, and painter. He was born in Ireland but grew up just outside Seattle in Washington State, and he also spent time in New York City and Ireland. A leading children's book author and illustrator, he received national recognition for his woodblock prints and engravings. He was close friends with several leading Northwest artists including Mark Tobey, Morris Graves, Kenneth Callahan, and Guy Anderson. Bennett Elementary in Bellevue is named in his honor and is located on the grounds once owned by the Bennett family. This illustration is one of many in the MOHAI collection that features Bennett's versatile artistic style.
ID Number: 2006.38.352
Date: 1947
Physical Description: 1 Book; cardboard, paper; 9.5 in.H x 6.5 in.W x 1.5 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 2006.38.352