Print, Child Blowing Bubbles with Dog, Sandgaard Denmark Framed Art, Signed Constanza, Vintage

Vintage Art Print, Child Blowing Bubbles with Dog, Framed & Signed Constanza, Wall Decor, Sandgaard Denmark, Mid Century Collectibles, Kids Room Decor, (Discontinued) Artist: Constanza Vintage: 1950's - 1970's Details: This fun print features an adorable boy sitting on the floor blowing bubbles, by his side, his trusty dog companion. The boy is wearing overalls with a red and white gingham shirt. The bubbles are pink and white and encircle the entire scene. These kitsch childhood prints were popular in the 50's and 60's, when, due to the popularity of Margaret Keane's "Big Eyes" paintings, artists would paint children with exaggerated features like big heads and cheeks. It is signed "Constanza", see below for more information on this artist. The print is framed in a plastic, very lightweight frame, please note there is no glass, instead it has a clear plastic protective sheet covering. May have been a safety feature, and also lighter in weight, important if being used in a child's room. The back retains the Sandgaard Denmark sticker and has a metal hook for hanging. Materials: Paper / Metal / Plastic Dimensions: Approx. 9.5 x 7.5 inches. Portrait Orientation Condition: Vintage - Used. Very Good Vintage Condition. This print is in very good condition, no yellowing on the paper. There are no tears or rips. There is a minor water stain on the back, bottom right, not visible in the front. The acrylic "glass" covering has lots of scratches but only noticeable when the light hits it just so. Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns. Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. Constanza is an unknown artist, the name is just a pseudonym. It was popular during the Mid Century for commercial illustrators to not be identified, especially those who's art was sold in mass-market. Constanza’s work became very popular during the mid century kitsch phenomenon, (made popular by Margaret Keane the original Big Eyes). Artists like Constanza would paint primarily children with large eyes, big heads, round cheeks, etc. Today, Constanza prints are highly desired and collected by lovers of vintage kitsch, baby nursery items and childhood nostalgia.