78/1917 [Drawings]. Ruting, J. (1909-1987). Large archive, containing hundreds of drawings and sketches (gouache/ watercolour/ pencil), books and other publications, photographs, documents, correspondence etc.

= Jos Ruting was a prolific illustrator of (children's) books and periodicals and author of novels like "Lydia en de zwaan". Included in this archive are i.a. several ORIGINAL DESIGNS for bookillustrations/ covers and dustwrappers, i.a. for the series of natural history books publ. by W.J. THIEME & CIE. (occas. w. a copy of the book), several designs and models for never published children's books, with titles such as "Hoe een oude reiger leerde van een uilskuiken" and "Bellefleurtje ziet de tuin", 2 sm. paintings (1x w. preliminary pencil sketch) and a few commercial designs, i.a. for VAN HOUTEN chocolate. A large and interesting collection.