Poems of Childhood illustration, 1943

This is an original watercolor and ink was drawing done for the Book Poems of Childhood, 1943.  This work was painted by American artist and illustrator Everett Shinn.  This work is hand signed in the lower edge by Shinn.  Absolutely this is the original drawing that was used for the book, the printers proof is on the back of the frame.  The drawing measures 14X24 on illustration board, very good condition, archivally framed.  This image ,  was created for the for the book, Poems of Childhood by James Riley, published by Gosset & Dunlap, in 1943.