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Amos Sewell
The Confrontation, Story Illustration for the Saturday Evening Post, 1940

1940

$1,350
£1,025.36
€1,184.63
CA$1,892.07
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About the Item

An illustration depicting a circa late 19th century woman confronting a child, whose holster and gun are lying at his feet. Story illustration for "Pony-Express Boy" by M.G. Chute for The Saturday Evening Post, published April 27, 1940, page 20. The full caption reads: "'Joby,' said Mrs. Gus, 'you putting a bunch of fool letters ahead of your own girl?'" Medium: Charcoal on Paper Signature: Signed
  • Creator:
    Amos Sewell (1901 - 1983, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20591stDibs: LU38435926452

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