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“If you plant the right seed and nurture it over time, life can grow in spectacular and unexpected ways.”
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what greatness will grow from here?
By 1957, Ted Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) had been tilling the soil of his artistic vision for nearly two decades. A healthy rise to prominence was taking hold, having already published 13 books and introducing the world to such perennial characters as Horton (the star of two books by 1957) and Thidwick The Big Hearted Moose.
Ted’s artistic soil was fertile by the time he began conceiving The Cat in the Hat. His hope was to change the way children learned to read. What he never imagined was that by nurturing the seed he had planted, The Cat would grow into a world-wide brand and become one of the most iconic characters of all time.
Much like the flower growing from the top of the Cat’s head in this recently discovered artwork, Ted’s unlikely rise to fame is an important reminder that good ideas, when planted in fertile soil and nurtured over time, can have a dramatic impact on the trajectory of our lives.
the cat in the hat
A SIMPLE IDEA GROWS INTO AN INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING ICON
The Cat has played a starring role in multiple Dr. Seuss books since his first appearance in 1957. It has also earned the coveted accolade as the logo for one of the most successful book publishing ventures in history, Random House’s Beginner Books Division. The Cat was one of the first to give us permission to tap into our childhood ambitions of unimpeded fun. He effectively broke down the paradigm of being an adult and allowed us to be a child alongside our own children as we shared his stories.
One Wonderful Bloom. Two Spectacular Editions
“We are proud to present a rare, large-scale edition of The Flower Pot Cat on canvas.”
The DELuXE EDITION
In celebration of this pivotal moment in Ted’s life, as well as the dramatic impact he made following the release of the Cat in the Hat, we are proud to present a rare, large-scale edition of The Flower Pot Cat on canvas. While this large-scale canvas commands attention and is an impactful statement in anyone’s home, it is a small nod to the power of nurturing our best ideas and growing our lives in spectacular ways.
The Flower Pot Cat - Deluxe Edition, Archival Canvas, 52” x 21”
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“Transcending the confines of children’s books and the greater artworld at large, The Cat has become as recognizable and collectible as Warhol’s striking silkscreen portraits, Keith Haring’s iconic characters, even Dali’s melting clocks.”
Ted and his iconic Cat are now embedded within popular culture. These important artworks have also become some of the most sought-after within the Art of Dr. Seuss Collection. Many collectors begin their journey with a Cat, using it as a foundational starting point to the myriad of stories they wish to tell through their collecting experience. And for those who began their collection elsewhere, incorporating The Cat is an important and exciting expression of Ted’s unlikely artistic story.
Such moments can peel away the years and instantly connect us back to our childhood, a time when egos were eclipsed by the sheer joy of having pushed ourselves forward. One can almost hear the echoes of our past voices shouting, “Look at me! Look at me now!”
Here Dr. Seuss’s abstract expressionist style surrounds us with architectural echoes that are uniquely and stylistically Seuss. With a wink, he transports us to this stunning town and then leaves us wondering exactly where we are.
The “tipping hat” gesture is seen throughout the Cat in the Hat series. It’s as if Ted is greeting us time and time again in his work through his alter ego of the Cat. This artwork shows the first time Ted ever used this gesture.
It is no surprise then that Ted would incorporate musical instruments into many of his artworks, from Secret Art and Archive paintings to images from his most iconic children’s books.
This groundbreaking collection began with the introduction of The Indistinct Cat sculpture, launched on the eve of the Art of Dr. Seuss Collection’s 25th Anniversary. The Indistinct Cat is now joined by the rare and iconic Joseph Katz.
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