{"product_id":"harold-lambert-1936-brother-sister-fence-proof","title":"“Brother Kissing Sister at Fence” – Original 1936 Harold M. Lambert Hand-Colorized Commercial Art Proof","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1936 Hand-Colorized Childhood Scene – Harold M. Lambert Commercial Proof\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eAn original hand-colorized commercial proof created from a documented 1936 photograph by American photographer \u003cstrong\u003eHarold M. Lambert\u003c\/strong\u003e. The black-and-white source image is archived by Getty Images, confirming attribution and date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original hand-colorized commercial print depicting a \u003cem\u003eyoung boy leaning across a white picket fence to whisper to or kiss a younger girl\u003c\/em\u003e. The image captures the sentimental, narrative-driven style characteristic of 1930s American commercial photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black-and-white source image appears in the Getty Images archive as \u003cem\u003eBrother Kissing Sister on Cheek at Fence\u003c\/em\u003e, editorial #671676675, credited to Harold M. Lambert with a creation date of January 1, 1936.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, the same boy model appears in another Lambert image—\u003cem\u003eBoy Laying in Grass with Dog\u003c\/em\u003e (dated 1938)—wearing the same wardrobe. In this hand-colorized proof, the boy’s tie is rendered in yellow, while in the dog image it appears red, suggesting alternate colorization treatments during the production process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present example is a hand-colorized studio proof prepared prior to mechanical reproduction. Close inspection reveals smooth tonal blending and the absence of halftone dot patterning, consistent with production-era pigment application rather than later offset printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rust-toned border and rough edges indicate handling during mounting or layout preparation. Condition is near excellent with bright colors and no damage. Colorization ink stain on back. Landscape size of \u003cstrong\u003e10” x 8” landscape \u003c\/strong\u003e(image area, not including border).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0 18px 0; padding: 10px 14px 8px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #B22222; background-color: #fff5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b22222; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eHistorical Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eThis commercial art proof was acquired in Joliet, Illinois, historically home to the Gerlach-Barklow Company, one of the leading American art calendar publishers of the early twentieth century. While the print itself is unmarked, the discovery location reflects the broader Midwestern calendar printing industry active during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 8px 0; padding: 10px 14px 8px 14px; border-left: 4px solid #334FB4; background-color: #dee6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eFraming Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eThe crisp white fence and vibrant mid-1930s palette make this piece particularly suited to cottage, farmhouse, or nursery interiors. Framed in white or natural wood, it becomes a charming focal point in a gallery wall of early American commercial photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0 20px 0; padding: 10px 14px 8px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #9C8F81; background-color: #f4efea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6e6258; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eArtist Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eHarold M. Lambert (1917–1969) was an American photographer active from the late 1930s through the 1960s, producing editorial, commercial, and lifestyle imagery during the height of mid-century magazine culture. His work appeared in national publications—including \u003cem\u003eLIFE\u003c\/em\u003e—as well as travel and promotional outlets such as \u003cem\u003eTrailways Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, and in commercial contexts for publishers including Ziff-Davis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLambert’s photography is characterized by clean composition, strong tonal control, and an instinct for narrative moments. Surviving prints and hand-colorized commercial proofs reflect the versatility required of mid-century photographers working across both journalistic and promotional assignments. His images remain part of major photographic archives and continue to document American visual culture of the pre- and post-war decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Harold M. 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