Approx. 35 original illustrations by Tzila Binder, for the Nursery Rhymes book "HaTevah HaMezameret" (The Musical Box) by Nathan Alterman. [Israel, ca. 1958].
Most of them are ink sketches on paper; some are drawn in watercolor and gouache. Not signed.
Tzila Binder (1919-1987) was an Israeli painter, writer and poet, who was known mainly as a children's books illustrator. She never formally studied painting; but rather acquired her artistic education as an auditor at Bezalel. In 1939, she met Nathan Alterman and the two had a long, continuous personal relationship. After her death, she left her complete estate to the "Alterman Institute".
Approx. 25.5x33 cm to 16.5x23 cm. Condition varies. Stains. Creases and blemishes.