The First Picture Book: Everyday Things for Babies

1991

Mary Steichen Calderone and Edward Steichen

Associated Names
Mary Steichen Calderone

Artist, American, 1904 - 1998

Edward Steichen

Artist, American, 1879 - 1973

Jon Goodman

Printer, American, active second half 20th century

Allethaire Press

Printer

Robert J. Hennessey

Photographer, American, born 1951

This is a photograph of the cover of a book titled "The First Picture Book". The book cover features a textured blue fabric with embossed silver text stating the title "The First Picture Book" and the names "Mary Steichen Calderone", "Edward Steichen", and "John Updike". The spine of the book is a deeper blue, creating a contrast with the lighter blue front cover. The overall design is minimalist, focusing on the text without any additional imagery or decoration.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    illustrated book with 24 offset lithographs and 1photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Susan Lorence

  • Dimensions

    Overall (closed): 21.3 x 18.5 cm (8 3/8 x 7 5/16 in.)
    overall (opened): 36.2 x 21 cm (14 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1999.117.6

  • Copyright

    © Estate of Edward Steichen

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Susan Lorence, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 1999.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on colophon page in graphite: John Updike / Mary Steichen Calderone

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