What does it mean to be faithful?
“I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful, one hundred percent!”
Ted Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, gave Horton the line that would become the moral center of his work and, arguably, his life.
To be faithful like Horton is to live as if promises matter, as if the small things deserve protection, and as if character is defined not by moments of ease, but by how we behave when it would be simplest to walk away.
The new release from the Art of Dr. Seuss Collection debuts as both a commanding large-scale Canvas and a dynamic Diptych, marking the first-ever diptych release for Horton.
AN ELEPHANT’S FAITHFUL ONE HUNDRED PERCENT! - LARGE CANVAS
Pigment Print on Archival Canvas
Authorized Estate Edition
Image and Canvas Size: 48" x 37.75" with 2.5” Margin
Limited Edition of 195 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
55 Collaborators’ Proofs
5 Hors d’Commerce
2 Printer's Proofs
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why horton remains in our hearts
the little guys needs a champion
To be faithful like Horton means choosing integrity over convenience and commitment over comfort, even when no one is watching and nothing is guaranteed in return.
In Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton the Elephant stays with a promise long after it stops being easy, logical, or socially rewarded. He is mocked, abandoned, and tested by time and circumstance, yet he remains. His faithfulness is not loud or heroic in a traditional sense. It is quiet, steady, and unwavering.
At its core, being faithful like Horton means:
Keeping your word when it costs you something
Horton does not stay because it benefits him. He stays because he said he would. Faithfulness here is about honor, not outcome.Protecting what is fragile, even if it seems insignificant to others
The egg is small, overlooked, and not Horton’s responsibility by most standards. Horton understands that size and value are not the same thing.Enduring seasons, ridicule, and doubt without becoming bitter
Horton’s perseverance is patient, not resentful. He does not harden. He does not quit.Believing that integrity matters, even if the world does not immediately reward it
The reward comes eventually, but Horton never stays for the reward. That is what gives it meaning.
The Missing Link
It all began with Horton
“‘..An elephant’s faithful, one hundred percent.’ became not just Horton’s promise, but Ted’s guiding principle.”
Elephants had appeared throughout Ted’s work long before Horton took center stage. They surfaced in advertising illustrations, experimental drawings, and early compositions. Horton, however, was different.
At the time of his creation, Geisel was at a turning point. He had left Vanguard Press and needed to prove himself to Bennett Cerf at Random House. Horton became the embodiment of that perseverance. Like his creator, Horton would not abandon his responsibility, even when tested.
Ted recounted a legendary studio moment, when a gust of wind blew a drawing of an elephant on clear vellum over a sketch of a tree, placing Horton directly in the scene. Whether true or not, from that accident came intention. From intention came conviction.
An Elephant’s Faithful One Hundred Percent!
Pigment Print on Archival Canvas, 48” x 37.75” (image size)
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AN ELEPHANT’S FAITHFUL ONE HUNDRED PERCENT! - DIPTYCH
This important diptych presents Horton at full force, striding across the page with unmistakable momentum. One panel bursts with energy and color, while its counterpart reveals the underlying structure of Ted’s hand, exposing the raw pencil lines and compositional thought beneath the surface.
Seen together, the works offer a rare window into Geisel’s creative process. The diptych reads as both action and intention, movement and meaning. Horton is not static here. He advances, he commits, and he protects.
Pigment Print on Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image Size: 14" x 11" (each)
Paper Size: 17.5” x 26.5”
Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
5 Hors d’Commerce
2 Printer's Proofs
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RELATED WORKS
“Ted was faithful to the elephant throughout his career. He knew he found something of value in the elephant early on, it just hadn’t fully found its way.”
Collectors will recognize visual echoes, particularly in the treatment of the curling trunk and stance. Side-by-side comparisons reveal how Horton’s form evolved and how the elephant motif connects across both illustration and Secret Art.
1,995 USD - Unframed
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Pigment Print on Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
25 x 33 inches
Limited Edition of 495 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
5 Hors d’Commerce
2 Printer’s Proofs
An additional 70 prints were created as a special reserve in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Horton Hears a Who!
The very first 70th anniversary artwork in the Art of Dr. Seuss Collection, this work is a reminder of some of life’s most important lessons, and to this day, Horton remains a lasting symbol of loyalty, equality, and faithfulness.
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395 USD - Unframed
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Fine Art Pigment Print on Acid-Free Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image Size: 11” x 16” (each)
Paper Size: 14.5” x 19”
Limited Edition of 2500 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
5 Hors d'Commerce
2 Printer's Proofs
Adapted posthumously from an early concept drawing and the final illustration for the 1940 book, Horton Hatches the Egg.
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On the heels of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss's fifth book, Horton Hatches the Egg, we present And a trunk just like his!, re-created from the pivotal two-page spread of this 1940 classic. The central image in this artwork depicts the celebratory moment when Horton's patience and dedication is rewarded with the hatching of an Elephant-Bird: "It had ears and a tail and a trunk just like his!"
Re-created from the pivotal two-page spread of the 1940 classic, Horton Hatches the Egg. The central image in this artwork depicts the celebratory moment when Horton's patience and dedication is rewarded with the hatching of an Elephant-Bird: "It had ears and a tail and a trunk just like his!"
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Lithograph on Somerset Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image Size: 8.75” x 12.25”
Paper Size: 11.25” x 14.75”
Limited Edition of 2500 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
Adapted posthumously from the illustration for the 1954 book, Horton Hears a Who!
Prior to introducing his iconic elephant in the 1940 book, Horton Hatches the Egg, Dr. Seuss had labored over the name choice. First called Osmere, then Bosco, then Humphrey, Ted finally chose Horton after his Dartmouth classmate, Horton Conrad. In the fall of 1953 Ted began work on Horton Hears a Who! Horton’s seminal proclamations: “I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful one hundred percent.” and “a person’s a person no matter how small,” would forever define his character. To this day, Horton remains a lasting symbol of loyalty, equality, and faithfulness.
The Arabic portion of this edition is SOLD OUT and The Collaborator Proof edition has been reserved for important public exhibitions, major gallery retrospectives, and select private collections.
ARABIC EDITION:
SOLD OUT
The Arabic portion of this edition is Sold Out.
COLLABORATOR PROOF EDITION:
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NOTE: The Collaborator Proof edition has been reserved for important public exhibitions, major gallery retrospectives, and select private collections.
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Serigraph on Coventry Rag Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image and Paper Size: 29” x 32” with deckled edges
Limited Edition of 395 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
2 Printer's Proofs
5 Hors d’Commerce
60 Special Reserve prints
Adapted posthumously from the illustration for the 1954 book, Horton Hears a Who!
Dr. Seuss had a fascination with animals that began when he was two years old and the family moved to the Fairfield Street house that would be Ted’s home until leaving for Dartmouth. From his open bedroom window, Ted could hear the night cries of animals at the Springfield Zoo in nearby Forest Park. It wouldn’t be long before excursions to the Zoo were a regular occurrence for Ted and his sketchpad—that’s when fascination turned to love.
In Horton Hatches the Egg (1940), the compassionate pachyderm named Horton was born. Then in 1954 with the publication of Horton Hears a Who!, this classic creature, with his soulful eyes skyrocketed into one of the most heroic children’s book characters of all time. To this day Horton remains a lasting symbol of equality, faithfulness, and humanity.
The impact of this book, as well as the 2008 emergence of Horton as an international film star, continue to instruct new generations of children with enduring messages as applicable to today’s anti-bullying campaign, as they are to the long revered values of honesty and loyalty.
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of this literary milestone, we announce the release of a very special print edition to commemorate Horton’s cultural impact.
The Arabic portion of this edition is SOLD OUT and The Collaborator Proof edition has been reserved for important public exhibitions, major gallery retrospectives, and select private collections.
ARABIC EDITION:
SOLD OUT
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COLLABORATOR PROOF EDITION:
RARE AVAILABILITY
Rare works from the Collaborators Proof edition may be available, please inquire with your art consultant or preferred Authorized Gallery for details.
NOTE: The Collaborator Proof edition has been reserved for important public exhibitions, major gallery retrospectives, and select private collections.
Serigraph on Archival Canvas
Authorized Estate Edition
Image Size: 21” x 47” with additional canvas border
Limited Edition of 375 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
55 Collaborators’ Proofs
Adapted posthumously from the 1925 original ink and watercolor on illustration board.
Elephant Presenting Flower to a Bird (1925) is one of Dr. Seuss’s earliest paintings and a true precursor to his Deco Period—1930-49. His use of saturated black backgrounds combined with signature smoke rings, labyrinths, and deco architectural elements allowed him to create a new visual language that accentuated the muted pallets so characteristic of this period.
The Arabic portion of this edition is SOLD OUT and The Collaborator Proof edition has been reserved for important public exhibitions, major gallery retrospectives, and select private collections.
2,495 USD - Unframed
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Hand Embellished Pigment Print on Canvas
Authorized Estate Edition
36 x 36 in with an additional canvas border
Adapted posthumously from the circa 1930 oil on canvas painting created for the Dartmouth Club.
Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
5 Hors d’Commerce
2 Printer’s Proofs
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Adapted posthumously from the circa 1930 oil on canvas painting created for the Dartmouth Club, Ted reminded us here that laughter, absurdity, and poking fun at life’s complexities may be the best way for us to navigate our biggest moments
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Mixed Media Pigment Print on Canvas
Authorized Estate Edition
Image Size: 36” x 24.5”
Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
5 Hors d’Commerce
2 Printer's Proofs
An additional 150 pieces will be printed in a deluxe version that will be archived for a future release;these pieces will be numbered A 1/150 – A 150/150. Total size of the edition is 1,261.
Horton taught us faithfulness and encouraged us to be good listeners, remaining open to even the smallest voices. Trusting in others and listening is key to collaboration, a balanced choreography laid out across The Balance of Trade.
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Pigment Print on Somerset Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image and Paper Size: 15” x 21”
Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
Adapted posthumously from the pre-production large-scale illustration for the 1954 book Horton Hears a Who!
Audrey Geisel allowed the Horton Line Drawing to be published for the first time in association with the Art of Dr. Seuss Retrospective and International Touring Exhibition, which was launched in 2004. Horton’s seminal proclamations: “I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful one hundred percent.” and “a person’s a person no matter how small,” forever define his character. To this day, Horton remains a lasting symbol of loyalty, equality, and faithfulness.
The Arabic portion of this edition is SOLD OUT and The Collaborator Proof edition has been reserved for important public exhibitions, major gallery retrospectives, and select private collections.
ARABIC EDITION:
SOLD OUT
The Arabic portion of this edition is Sold Out.
COLLABORATOR PROOF EDITION:
RARE AVAILABILITY
Rare works from the Collaborators Proof edition may be available, please inquire with your art consultant or preferred Authorized Gallery for details.
NOTE: The Collaborator Proof edition has been reserved for important public exhibitions, major gallery retrospectives, and select private collections.
Lithograph on Coventry Rag Paper
Authorized Estate Edition
Image Size: 8.5” x 12.25”
Paper Size: 11.25” x 14.75”
Limited Edition of 2500 Arabic Numbers
99 Patrons’ Collection
155 Collaborators’ Proofs
Adapted posthumously from the illustration for the 1954 book, Horton Hears a Who!
In the fall of 1953 Dr. Seuss began work on another book about Horton the elephant. The theme of the book, “a person’s a person no matter how small,” had grown out of his post World War II visits to Japanese schools, where the importance of the individual was considered an exciting new concept. Ted dedicated the book to his “great friend,” Mitsugi Nakamura, a Kyoto university professor.
The Arabic portion of this edition is SOLD OUT and The Collaborator Proof edition has been reserved for important public exhibitions, major gallery retrospectives, and select private collections.
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