Frog and Toad & Other Friends: The World of Arnold Lobel
Posted on 25 August 2023
Celebrate the art of Arnold Lobel (1933–1987), author and illustrator of some of the most beloved children’s books produced since the late 1960s. Included among these are his Frog and Toad series (1971–79), Mouse Soup (1977), and Fables (1980), which was awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal. Creating a magical world animated by a talking frog, a toad, an owl, mice, kangaroos, and other colorful creatures, Lobel subtly reflects upon human foibles in his charmingly rendered stories and illustrations. The exhibition features over one hundred original illustrations and works on paper highlighting Lobel’s detailed illustration technique and warm, funny tales of love and friendship, mostly among animal friends.
Sponsored in part by The Clark Foundation and NYCM Insurance.
The Fenimore Art Museum gratefully acknowledges The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art for their loan assistance.
Where:
The Fenimore Art Museum
When:
September 23 – December 31, 2023