Antique Print 'The little Mother' by W. Schermelé, 1937

Antique print titled 'The first Lesson'. This print depicts a child playing with her dolls. Created by Willy Schermelé, a Dutch illustrator for women and ...

Antique print titled 'Washing Day'. This print depicts a child playing with her dolls, doing the laundry. Created by Willy Schermelé, a Dutch illustrator for women and children. Prin...

Dutch Women and Infant Traditional Dress from Marken – Antique Costume Print This vibrant and highly detailed original print features the elaborate and richly colored traditional dr...

Bead-Stringing Playtime – “Kralen Rijen” by Chloë Preston, Dutch Print 1925 Charming and vividly colored Art Deco illustration titled 'Kralen Rijen' (“Stringing Beads”), created by celebrated British artist Chloë Preston and published as a holiday supplement to the Haagsche Post Christmas issue on 25 December 1925 (No. 629). This delightful scene features Preston’s signature Golliwog-style and wooden doll characters, collectively known as the “Peek-a-Boos,” engaged in a playful afternoon of crafting and imagination. At the center, a child in a floral bonnet sits surrounded by dolls and toys, carefully stringing colorful wooden beads. The figures wear a variety of patterned and textured outfits, with details rendered in bold, flat tones typical of Preston’s popular style of children’s illustration during the 1920s. Behind the scene is a stylized backdrop of a black stork (or crane) and palm-like leaves in silhouette, adding a touch of exotic fantasy and oriental-inspired design—a common motif in interwar decorative arts. Chloë Preston (1887–1969) was a prolific British illustrator known for her whimsical and vibrant children’s books, postcards, and prints. Her Peek-a-Boo characters became widely popular across Europe and America. With their round faces, toy-like bodies, and playful expressions, they captivated young audiences and were frequently reproduced in nursery decor and holiday-themed prints. This lithograph, printed by L. van Leer & Co., Amsterdam, reflects the high production values of Haagsche Post’s annual Kerstnummer (Christmas Number), which commissioned contemporary European illustrators to create engaging and collectible artwork for a broad audience. Kralen Rijen is a delightful example of interwar children’s illustration and holds special appeal for collectors of vintage nursery prints...

ABOUT A mid-century artist proof lithograph on wove paper. The work is a study of Rea Irvin’s cover for Life magazine, entitled Still Life, which was published June 11th 1925. The p...

Color Lithograph by Edna Hibel, Mother and Children This stunning color lithograph is marked as a lithograph but appears to be embellished with oil on silk...

Mexican Babysitter Millard Owen Sheets, American (1907–1989) Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of AP Image Size: 24 x 11 inches

In the realm of visual art and graphic design, the name Lucien Boucher (1889-1971) shines brightly as a pioneering figure in the world of poster art. His imaginative and captivating ...