{"product_id":"15303-bemelmans-ludwig-a-tale-of-two-glimps-two-large-original-gouaches-from-his-1946-book","title":"Bemelmans, Ludwig.  (1898–1962) \"A Tale of Two Glimps\" - Two Large Original Gouaches from his 1946 Book","description":"A remarkable pair of original gouache paintings by the Belgian-born American author and illustrator best known for his now-classic series of Madeleine children’s books. The present works, original paintings for his picture book \u003ci\u003eA Tale of Two Glimps\u003c\/i\u003e, depict an unhappy rabbit-like \"Glimp\" living in a black-and-white world and watching a black-and-white television, and a happier Glimp living in a color world. Each 18 x 13 inches and framed in glossy red frames, in fine condition. Together with a copy of the book (New York: Columbia Broadcasting System, [1946]); hardcover, heavily toned, with front board largely detached, protected in a mylar cover; overall good.\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Tale of Two Glimps\u003c\/i\u003e, Bemelmans playfully argues for the dramatic advantage of color television, using the characters of two \"Glimps,\" one who lives in a black-and-white world and unhappily watches black-and-white television, and one who enjoys a much happier life with colorful surroundings and color television. The black-and-white Glimp's final frustration comes when he can't tell the difference between the green and orange jerseys of two opposing football teams; eventually he paints his house in bright colors and marries the colorful Glimp: \"Now they have everything in color... even their television pictures... and that's why you see them smiling all the time.\" The book was published by CBS as a promotion in the early days of color television.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093580304543,"sku":"15303","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Bemelmans_2_Gouaches_15303_1.jpg?v=1722188967","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/15303-bemelmans-ludwig-a-tale-of-two-glimps-two-large-original-gouaches-from-his-1946-book","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}