Vintage Antique Bessie Pease Gutmann Print \"CHUMS\" Baby & Puppy Lithograph For Sale

Offered for sale is a classic and highly collectible vintage color lithograph print titled "Chums" by the renowned early 20th-century illustrator Bessie Pease Gutmann. Published by Gutmann & Gutmann, N.Y. (marked with number 665 in the lower corner), this piece features one of the artist's signature heartwarming depictions of a cherubic child embracing a sweet puppy.

Title: Chums

Publisher: Gutmann & Gutmann, New York

Medium: Vintage Color Lithograph on Paper

Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate tone and minor edge wear/shading as expected from a vintage print of this era (please review photos for exact details). Perfect for framing and nursery or traditional home decor.

Maker Bio: Bessie Pease Gutmann (1876–1960)

Bessie Pease Gutmann was a celebrated American painter and illustrator who achieved widespread fame during the first half of the 20th century. Trained at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women and the New York School of Art, she became widely recognized for her idyllic, tender portraits of infants, toddlers, and young children. Her distinctive style—characterized by soft pastel tones, delicate brushstrokes, and capturing innocent childhood bonds—graced numerous magazine covers and art prints that remain beloved by collectors worldwide.

Historical Information & Interesting Facts

Golden Age of Illustration: Gutmann’s career peaked during the early 1900s, a golden era for American print illustration when families frequently decorated their homes with sentimental art prints.

Magazine Acclaim: Her artwork graced 22 covers of leading family magazines during her career, establishing her as a household name.

Lasting Cultural Impact: Prints like "Chums" and "Awakening" became cultural touchstones of innocence and comfort, capturing the deep bonds between children and their animal companions. Today, her original period lithographs are heavily sought after by vintage art and antique toy/print collectors.