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Sydney Griffin Dreary Lane Vintage Die Cut Print

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Sydney Griffin Dreary Lane Vintage Die Cut Print
The drifter along the road has evidently been messing with a beehive, and the bees are going after him. Artist: Sydney Griffin Title: Dreary Lane Medium: Die cut lithograph print on paper with raised images Number: 7235, marked lower left, from a series Size: 11 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches Date: Original painting copyright marked 1905 Condition: Excellent; worn upper right corner, and small corner torn lower left (corner present) Presentation: Boarded and preserved with cellophane covering Artist Biography: Sydney Griffin (1854-1910) was a cartoonist for Truth magazine in New York City around the turn of the century. He illustrated the back cover with insightful cartoons which the magazine became known for. One of his co-workers was Rose O'Neill, who later went on to create the Kewpie doll characters. Griffin was a regular contributor to many other magazines, and his artwork is respected for its humorous quality.