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A colorful Western stylized 4th of July parade scene by the American Illustrator Edward V. Brewer, best known for his Cream of Wheat Advertising works. The large, vibrant, oil-on-board painting features a bright color palette and inspired Main Street scene and was used as a travel poster by the Northern Pacific Railroad to promote travel to America’s rugged and daunting Rocky Mountains. From the Charles Martignette estate, the recently deceased author of “The Great American Pin-up”.