This large mid century lithograph print, "The Secret" by C.W. Anderson, depicts a mare and foal in a quiet pastoral scene — signed, and printed on textured litho board designed to mimic the look of an original painting.
Artist: Clarence William Anderson (C.W. Anderson), American painter and illustrator (1891–1971)
Title: "The Secret"
Materials: Textured litho board
Dimensions: 16" x 20", unframed
Origin: USA
Era: Vintage, 1951
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.
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. He originally painted "The Secret" in 1940; this print, on textured litho board meant to mimic the texture of an original brushstroke painting, reflects a printing style popular from the 1950s through the 1970s..
Lower right hand text "Copr. A. Fox, 1951 Litho in USA". This mark serves as the official copyright and distribution stamp for this specific print run. This piece was distributed by the A. Fox Publishing Company, founded by Robert Atkinson Fox. Mr. Fox, (1860–1935), a Canadian-American illustrator and an artist himself, founded this company to print his own artwork, they later expanded into a commercial publishing house for other artists and produced licensed lithographs.
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