Make Way for Ducklings: The Art of Robert McCloskey Opens July 20 at the Cincinnati Art Museum!
Make Way for Ducklings: The Art of Robert McCloskey celebrates the writer and illustrator whose classic children’s books have captivated children of all ages for generations. The recipient of two Caldecott Medals and three Caldecott Honors, McCloskey was a major force in twentieth century children’s literature.
The exhibition consists of over 100 original artworks, ephemera, and rare preliminary book materials. While emphasis centers on his classic, Make Way for Ducklings (1941) the exhibition considers McCloskey’s entire works including Centerburg Tales (1951), which recall his youth in Hamilton, Ohio. In addition, it includes his family-based stories in his adopted home state of Maine such as Blueberries for Sal (1948) and Time of Wonder (1957).
A selection of independent work – watercolors and paintings that connect McCloskey to such prominent twentieth century American painters as Thomas Hart Benton and Edward Hopper – are also showcased.
Admission to this exhibit is free. Make Way for Ducklings: The Art of Robert McCloskey runs July 20 through Sept. 9 at the Cincinnati Art Museum and is organized by The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, Massachusetts. For more information visit the Cincinnati Art Museum’s website.