Woman with a Dustpan - Books & Readers Greeting Card
INSIDE GREETING: ...that you hold in your hands. (—Neil Gaiman)
In a detailed and charming illustration characteristic of early 1900s magazine art, a woman pauses mid-sweep, her broom momentarily forgotten. Her pretty dress and matching cap speak to the domestic ideals of the era, while her deep engagement with her book reveals a moment of quiet contemplation. Seated on the floor, she has stolen away with an open book, her expression one of complete absorption. The carefully rendered details capture a nuanced portrait of a woman finding solace and escape in literature, even amid her daily household duties.
Walter Beach Humphrey (1892-1966) was an American artist and educator born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. After graduating from Dartmouth College, he built a diverse career that spanned teaching, illustration, and fine art. As an educator, Humphrey taught at several institutions including the University of Chicago, Bradley University, and New York University School of Commerce. During his artistic career Humphrey created covers for The Saturday Evening Post, illustrated books, painted portraits, and designed murals for his alma mater, Dartmouth College. He also served on the New Rochelle art commission.
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Walter Beach Humphrey
A6 (4.5" X 6.25") with Envelope
