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John Rae

A whimsical and delicately rendered oil on canvas by John Rae embodying the artist’s unique mix of pointillism and impressionism. Rae, a student of Howard Pyle, was commissioned to create this delightful painting in 1925 for a Cream Of Wheat advertisement titled “It’s a Busy World When You’re Five.” The image features a rollicking street scene with an organ grinder and monkey entertaining children and neighborhood pets. Seldom do original artworks come on the market that offer the chance to own a part of history, and we are delighted to be able to offer them.

It’s a Busy World When You’re Five

Artist: John Rae

Filed Under: Illustration & Advertising Art
Tagged With: 1920s, advertising, american, child, Cream of Wheat, John Rae
Added to Gallery: October 12, 2017

 

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