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Hand-Colorized Commercial Art Proof

Mid-Century Calendar Art Proof – Toddler with Baby Chicks Under Blossoming Tree – Spring Advertising Illustration c.1948–1955

Mid-Century Calendar Art Proof – Toddler with Baby Chicks Under Blossoming Tree – Spring Advertising Illustration c.1948–1955

$245.00 USD
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AT A GLANCE

Type:
Original Commercial Art Proof
Subject:
Toddler with Baby Chicks
Style:
American Regionalism
Era:
Early–Mid 20th Century (1920 - 1960)
Circa:
1930s - 1950s
Print type:
Pre-Press Commercial Proof
Medium:
Hand-Colorized Photographic Proof
Dimensions:
7" x 9"
Condition:
Very Good (VG)
Photographer:
Unattributed (no studio or photographer imprint present)

Mid-century commercial art proof featuring toddler beside red wagon filled with fluffy yellow chicks.

Collector’s Note

Commercial art proofs from this era are increasingly scarce, especially those with strong subject matter and hand‑applied color. While the photographer is not identified, the quality of the tinting and the classic calendar‑art composition place it firmly within the golden age of American commercial studio photography. Unattributed examples with this level of visual appeal remain highly collectible and represent excellent value within the category

A charming original hand-colorized commercial art proof from the 1930s–40s, featuring a young child seated beside a red wagon overflowing with fluffy yellow chicks beneath a blooming spring tree. Hand‑tinted in soft pastels with beautifully balanced composition, this piece embodies the nostalgic, storybook quality favored by mid‑century calendar and advertising publishers.

This is an authentic production‑era proof used in the creation of printed advertising or calendar imagery. The surface shows the subtle tonal qualities and painterly hand‑coloring typical of studio‑produced photographic art of the period. No photographer or publisher imprint is present, but the style aligns with the era’s leading commercial studios known for sentimental Americana themes.

A bright, display‑ready example with strong decorative appeal for spring, Easter, nursery décor, or collectors of early 20th‑century commercial photography.

The image measures 7 × 9 inches (image area) and retains its original proof border, representing the stage of production before a calendar grid or advertiser imprint would have been added. Condition is very good with light handling wear consistent with vintage commercial artwork. The proof retains it bright, vibrant color and has excellent image clarity. Roughly trimmed proof border typical of production materials. Back is blank.

Framing Appeal

With its cheerful subject, vibrant spring colors, and nostalgic Americana setting, this piece displays beautifully when framed. The charming toddler and bright yellow chicks make it an appealing accent for farmhouse décor, nurseries, kitchens, or seasonal spring displays. The composition also works well as part of a gallery wall of vintage commercial illustration or advertising art.

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