Harold M. Lambert
“Boy Laying in Grass with Dog” – Original 1938 Harold M. Lambert Hand-Colorized Commercial Art Proof
“Boy Laying in Grass with Dog” – Original 1938 Harold M. Lambert Hand-Colorized Commercial Art Proof
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AT A GLANCE
- Title:
- "Boy Laying on Grass with His Dog”
- Publisher:
- Commercial Stock Archive
- Type:
- Original Commercial Art Proof
- Subject:
- Young Boy | English Setter
- Artist:
- Harold M. Lambert (1917 - 1969)
- Era:
- Early 20th Century (1900 - 1945)
- Date:
- January 1, 1938
- Origin:
- United States
- Print type:
- Pre-Press Commercial Proof
- Material:
- Paper
- Medium:
- Hand-Colorized Photographic Proof
- Dimensions:
- 10" x 8" (landscape)
- Condition:
- Very Good (VG)
- Book genre:
- Art | Illustrated
- Notes:
- Getty Editorial #953604934
Low stock: 1 left
1938 Hand-Colorized Boy & English Setter – Harold M. Lambert Commercial Proof
An original hand-colorized commercial proof created from a documented 1938 photograph by Harold M. Lambert. The black-and-white source image is archived by Getty Images, confirming attribution and date.
An original hand-colorized commercial print depicting a young boy in cap and tie lying in the grass beside an English Setter. The relaxed pose and bright palette reflect the narrative warmth characteristic of late-1930s American advertising photography.
The black-and-white source image appears in the Getty Images archive as Boy Laying on Grass with His Dog, editorial #953604934, credited to Harold M. Lambert with a creation date of January 1, 1938.
The boy model appears to be the same child featured in Lambert’s 1936 Brother Kissing Sister on Cheek at Fence image, wearing the same wardrobe. In that hand-colorized proof, the tie is rendered in yellow, while in the present example it appears red. This variation suggests alternate color treatments were applied during the studio proofing process prior to final reproduction—an insight into commercial art direction and pre-press experimentation of the period.
This example represents a production-era proof prepared before mechanical reproduction. Close inspection reveals smooth tonal blending and the absence of halftone dot patterning, consistent with hand-applied pigment rather than later offset printing. The rust-toned border and slightly rough-cut edges reflect handling during mounting or layout preparation.
Size & Condition: 10” x 8” landscape image area (not including border) – Very Good condition; bright colors; minor creasing at the top left and right corners; no damage to the central image area.
This 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.
This pastoral sporting-dog composition is especially appealing to collectors of vintage dog imagery and country-themed interiors. Framed in natural wood or white matting, it complements farmhouse, nursery, or sporting décor. The horizontal format lends itself well to shelf displays or paired presentation with other Lambert childhood scenes.
Harold 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 LIFE—as well as promotional and advertising contexts.
Lambert’s photography is marked by clean composition, strong tonal control, and narrative warmth. Surviving hand-colorized commercial proofs reflect the studio practices of pre-war and mid-century advertising production and remain valued within photographic archives and the collector market.
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