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Design Credit: Samantha Todhunter Design Ltd., Photo Credit: Oliver Clarke. Dimensions: H 18.25 in. x W 15.75 in.
Design Credit: Lucy Harris Studio, Photo Credit: Francesco Bertocci. Dimensions: H 18.25 in. x W 15.75 in.
Design Credit: Timothy Godbold, Photo Credit: Karl Simone. Dimensions: H 18.25 in. x W 15.75 in.
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William H. Townley
Bottle Rockets!
1930s

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About the Item

Just in time for the 4th of July comes this wholesome gouache on board painting from artist & illustrator William H. Townley of a scrappy young boy giving a giddy and mischievous, bandaged thumbs up as he carries fireworks over his shoulder. An all-American portrait of boyhood and youth that is filled with nostalgia and charm.

Creator:
William H. Townley (1885 - 1956, American)
Creation Year:
1930s
Dimensions:
Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Medium:
Gouache,Illustration Board
Movement & Style:
American Modern
Period:
1930-1939
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU12223019511
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