Title illustration for James Whitcomb Riley's 'While the Heart Beats Young'

 
Title illustration for James Whitcomb Riley's 'While the Heart Beats Young'
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Artist
Creation date
Materials
oil on academy board
Mark Descriptions
initialed in oil, L.L.: E F B
Dimensions
18 x 11 7/8 in.
Credit line
Bequest of Kathryne S. Block
Accession number
1985.132
Collection
Prints
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Betts had a style of using vivid colors and intricate patterns.

While the Heart Beats Young (1906) was the first Riley book illustrated in full color.

Betts illustrated books by James Whitcomb Riley for Indiana publisher Bobbs-Merrill.

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