Offered is an original vintage 1937 lithograph of “Love Is Blind” by renowned American illustrator Bessie Pease Gutmann (1876–1960), presented in an impressive Franklin Picture Co. framed presentation.
One of Gutmann’s beloved childhood compositions, Love Is Blind depicts a young girl tenderly embracing a treasured doll while another doll rests beside her and playful kittens appear in the background.
The work beautifully demonstrates the soft coloring, expressive characterization and sentimental childhood imagery for which Gutmann became celebrated during the early 20th century.
The Bessie Pease Gutmann name appears at the lower left of the image.
The lithograph is professionally presented beneath glass with a substantial textured fabric mat, contrasting inner borders and an elegant gold-tone frame, creating excellent visual presence.
Franklin Picture Co. Presentation & Provenance
The reverse retains its Franklin Picture Co. label along with additional surviving markings, including:
● Inspector #8 stamps
● Reference/inventory number 7834
● Handwritten family presentation inscription dated 1-14-87
These surviving labels, markings and inscriptions contribute additional history and character to this particular example.
Details
Artist: Bessie Pease Gutmann (American, 1876–1960)
Title: Love Is Blind
Date: 1937
Medium: Original Lithograph
Period: Vintage / Early 20th Century
Subject: Young Girl with Dolls & Kittens
Artist Marking: Bessie Pease Gutmann at lower left
Presentation: Professionally Matted & Framed
Framing: Franklin Picture Co.
Orientation: Portrait
Reference Number: 7834
Reverse Markings: Franklin Picture Co. Label & Inspector #8 Stamps
Additional Provenance: Handwritten Family Presentation Inscription Dated January 14, 1987
A highly appealing original vintage 1937 Bessie Pease Gutmann lithograph combining a desirable Gutmann subject with an impressive framed presentation.
An excellent acquisition for collectors of Bessie Pease Gutmann, original vintage lithographs, early American illustration, antique doll imagery, childhood artwork and classic Americana.
Please examine all photographs carefully. The photographs form an important part of the listing and document the artwork, artist marking, framing, Franklin Picture Co. label, inspector markings, reference number and reverse inscription.