C.W. Anderson signed "The Secret," a quiet pastoral scene of a mare and her foal, printed on textured litho board designed to mimic the brushstrokes of an original painting.
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Maker: Clarence William Anderson (C.W. Anderson), American painter and illustrator (1891–1971)
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Materials: Textured litho board
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Dimensions: 16" × 20"
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Origin: USA
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Era: Vintage, 1951
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Condition: Vintage, used — very good. Borders show notable wear and tears throughout; minor stains and nicks, acceptable for age and use. Unframed. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final. AI-generated to suggest fit; not for sizing or material reference (final photo only).
Titled "The Secret," marked lower right "Copr. A. Fox, 1951 Litho in USA" — the official copyright and distribution stamp for this print run. Anderson originally painted "The Secret" in 1940; this print, produced on textured litho board to mimic the texture of an original brushstroke painting, reflects a printing style popular from the 1950s through the 1970s. One available.
A wonderful piece for an equestrian or rural Americana enthusiast, a lover of vintage illustrations, or anyone whose wall deserves something genuinely large and beautiful.
C.W. Anderson was one of the most celebrated horse illustrators of the 20th century, best known for his "Billy and Blaze" children's book series and decades of realistic equine artwork.
This piece was distributed by the A. Fox Publishing Company, founded by Robert Atkinson Fox (1860–1935), a Canadian-American illustrator and artist in his own right who founded the company to print his own artwork before it expanded into a commercial publishing house for other artists, producing licensed lithographs.
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