Flying a Kite with Mother - Family Art Print

A serene moment captures a mother and her son enjoying a day of play, depicted by Robert O. Reid, known for his numerous magazine covers. Considering his repertoire, it's plausible that this artwork graced the cover of a magazine—possibly for a Mother's Day edition in May. Regardless of its origin, it presents a heartwarming familial scene, with the fashion suggesting it's from the 1930s. See our entire Toys, Dolls, & Teddy Bears Collection!

Robert O. Reid, an American artist active from the 1920s to the 1940s, is a bit of a mystery in the art world. Despite a prolific and distinctive body of work, little is known about his life. A search for his name reveals a captivating collection of quirky illustrated magazine covers and ads, showcasing his unique style. His art gained recognition in the popular general-interest magazine Collier's, with an impressive portfolio of at least 35 covers and 40 stories. Reid's prolific output adds to the mystery surrounding his relatively unknown personal history, but his artistic legacy endures!

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