Help with 1940s? Art Drawing

[Kevo_DFX]

Help with 1940's? Art Drawing

Hi,

I couldn't pass this up, I found it at a yard sale for a dollar. It is about 22" long and has a scene entitled "FIFTH AVENEU IN THE GAY NINTIES" Both misspellings are on the art itself, I am not making a mistake in typing them that that way. It was framed in Philadelphia in the early 1940's, on the back of the art there is a folded newspaper used for padding that documents some events from WWII. It seems to be colored with either colored pencil or a light charcoal of some sort, and the figures look hand drawn in pencil. Any info on this at all would be appreciated, I know nothing. Even if you know what category of art this would fall into would be a starting point.



Thanks!
Kevin

 

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[DigIron2]

You might have better luck in the art section when the experts are viewing.

 

[unfound]

is there a signature anywhere? would give a direction for lookibg up the artist.

 

[unclemac]

it is badly discolored, often as a result of what is behind the picture. if you have a couple of hundred bucks, take it to a paper conservator and get it stabilized. It will brighten up considerable.

 

[Butter Hat]

Possibly an illustration, or some advertising art?