A Little Boy Lost 1920

Created in 1920 by American illustrator Dorothy Lathrop, "A Little Boy Lost" is a black and white illustration depicting a young boy lying on his side, seemingly asleep. His body is depicted in a simplified, almost schematic style, characteristic of Lathrop’s work. The sparse landscape with a few birds in flight and reeds in the background suggests a quiet, almost ethereal atmosphere. The use of stippling creates a textured surface adding to the illustration's sense of isolation and melancholy. The illustration is an evocative image that captures the feeling of loneliness and vulnerability often associated with childhood.