MS 9141 comprises personal papers and artwork created by Ingpen in the course of his illustrating and writing career and through his involvement in various organisations. Aspects of Ingpen's work reflected in the papers include designing books, murals, postage stamps, posters and publicity brochures. Ingpen's long association with the establishment and operation of the Swan Hill Pioneer Village is also well documented. The papers include correspondence, design proposals, consultant reports, drafts of publications and talks, exhibition catalogues and newspaper cuttings (17 boxes, 4 phase boxes).
The Acc12.139 instalment comprises a typescript chapter draft and chapter breakdown of book titled "Soldier" by Michael Page; hand-drawn concept map; and, a letter from Kit Denton to Ingpen regarding illustrations for "Soldier" dated 29 January, 1980 (1 packet).
The Acc18.123 instalment comprises five watercolour works, one work featuring preliminary sketches for six of the seven panels of 'The Magic Bookcase' mural by Ingpen, plus four other watercolour studies (1 map folio).
The Acc18.148 instalment comprises a mural by Ingpen in 7 panels (90cm x 122cm each, egg tempera on wood) of 'The Magic Bookcase', depicting a compilation of characters including Alice in Wonderland, Peter Rabbit, Captain Hook, Toad, Pinocchio, the Tin Man, The Magic Pudding and the artist's own creations from The Voyage of the Poppykettle. The mural was on display until 27th May 2018 in 'Reimagine - the world according to children's books' at Geelong Art Gallery (8 pieces).
Illustrator, designer, writer and consultant. Ingpen studied art and illustration at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology before working as a graphic design artist for the CSIRO, 1958-1967. He freelanced from 1968. His work has focused on environmental and heritage issues and his exploration of fantasy and imagination. He is best known as an illustrator and as an author of children's books. Further biographical information available at: https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-492695
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