Thursday, June 4, 2026

Ludwig Bemelmans: A Girl on Horseback

An original spot drawing of a girl sitting on horseback by Madeline author and artist Ludwig Bemelmans was published in The New Yorker in May of 1961. The art was framed in-house, apparently, and became part of the collection of writers Neil and Susan Sheehan. As a writer for the magazine, Susan Sheehan must have had access to a very nice selection of original art. This piece was sold on May 15 by Second Story Books.


Ludwig Bemelmans
Framed original spot drawing
The New Yorker,
May 13,1961, p. 161

Ludwig Bemelmans's initials

Ludwig Bemelmans
eBay listing ended May 15, 2026


Ludwig Bemelmans
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It looked great in print, yet readers could easily have missed it in the back of the magazine sandwiched between columns of advertising.
Ludwig Bemelmans
The New Yorker, May 13,1961, p. 161


Ludwig Bemelmans
Original spot drawing
The New Yorker,
May 13,1961, p. 161


With a spot drawing by Ludwig Bemelmans






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