Schreiber, Georges, 1904-1977

Painter; New York, N.Y.; d. 1977.

From the description of Georges Schreiber papers, 1940-1973. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81491344

Georges Schreiber was born April 25, 1904, in Brussels, Belgium. He studied art in Berlin, London, Florence, and Paris, and came to the United States at the age of 24. He worked as a cartoonist and painter, and became known as one of the best interpreters of the American scene, noted for the lifelike realism of his portraits. He received several honors for his work, and had exhibitions in many galleries in the United States and abroad. Throughout his career, he also worked as an illustrator for both magazines and books. He 1947 he illustrated his first book for children, Bambino the Clown, which received a Caldecott Honor citation. He also illustrated books by such well-known authors as Claire Huchet Bishop and Alice Dalgliesh, plus a second 'Bambino' book. He died in 1977. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vol. 29.

From the description of Georges Schreiber Papers 1947-1963. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 432980489

Painter; New York, N.Y.

From the description of Georges Schreiber interview, 1965 Dec. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79899084

Belgian-born, American painter, cartoonist, and illustrator; received a Caldecott Honor citation for Bambino the Clown (1947) in 1948.

From the description of Bambino goes home : production material, ca. 1959-1963. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62444486

From the description of Professor Bull's umbrella : production material, ca. 1954-1955. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62444487

From the description of Bambino the clown : production material, ca. 1947. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62495151

From the description of The light at Tern Rock : production material, ca. 1951. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62373531

From the description of Papers, 1947-1963 (bulk 1947-1959). (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62373529

Belgian-born, American painter, cartoonist, and illustrator;received a Caldecott Honor citation for Bambino the Clown (1947) in 1948.

From the description of Ride on the wind : production material, ca. 1956. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62495153