Description

This captivating black-and-white lithograph by Lawrence Beall Smith (1909–1995) masterfully captures the kinetic energy and innocence of childhood play. The scene depicts a group of six children frolicking around a large, sturdy tree during a gusty autumn day. Leaves are seen swirling through the air and littering the ground, enhancing the sense of movement and "wind" that defines the piece.

Smith’s technical skill is on full display here, utilizing a rich range of tonal values to create depth—from the deep, velvety blacks of the tree trunk to the bright, luminous highlights on the children's clothing and the fluttering maple leaves. The composition is circular and rhythmic, drawing the viewer's eye around the tree along with the running children.

The piece is pencil-signed by the artist in the lower right margin. It also features a handwritten inventory or gallery number ("11644") in the bottom right corner of the sheet. The print shows a deckled edge on the left side, characteristic of high-quality lithographic paper.

Condition & Dimensions

• Artist: Lawrence Beall Smith

• Medium: Original Lithograph on paper

• Dimensions: Approximately 13 in (H) x 16 in (L)

• Signature: Signed in pencil, lower right

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age-toning consistent with a mid-20th-century print.

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