"Mrs. Red Pepper", by Grace S. Richmond, published by A.L. Burt, copyright by Doubleday & Curtis, 1913, illustrated with four plates by W.H.D. Koerner. "This is Just the Sort of Book to Please Those Who Like Wholesome & Lovable Characters."

William Henry David KOERNER (1878-1938), important American Artist of the West who developed his early training under Howard Pyle into dramatic and painterly works. The narrative content of his better paintings continues to delight collectors everywhere. He found his niche as an illustrator in the overwhelming popularity of the western adventure story. For Koerner, the pictures he created to tell the story were conceived and given life in his "mind's eye."

"Born in Lunden, Germany in 1878, Koerner (anglicized form) came with his family to Iowa in 1880. At the age of eighteen, he started his illustrative career as a professional illustrator for the 'Chicago Tribune'. In 1907, Koerner went to Wilmington, Delaware to become a pupil of Howard Pyle, who had also mentored N.C. Wyeth and Harvey Dunn. Regarded as the greatest teacher of illustration in America, Pyle instilled a unique philosophy in his students. He emphasized imagination over copying from life. Trained to create images that accompanied, amplified and effectively visualized written fiction, his pupils became masters at narrative art. The best illustrations were those that stood on their own as works of art. Pyle's curriculum not only honed the skills and talents of his students, but also shaped the entire direction of Western art and illustration

Koerner developed a solid reputation by specializing in western and outdoor themes. Authenticity was extremely important to Koerner, and he went to great lengths to investigate and accurately portray the American West. He traveled with his family to see the western states first hand. His close attention to detail and accuracy brought him many commissions for illustrations, particularly that of western subject matter for 'The Saturday Evening Post'.

Koerner had illustrated more than nine hundred articles, short stories and serial installments during his career. Today, more than ever, his paintings are not merely illustrations, but strong visual statements that stand on their own as significant works of art.

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Original green pictorial cloth hard cover (a little soiling and wear), 5" x 7.1/2", 339 pages, a little foxing (no smell), otherwise very good condition and binding.