illus. for her own The Lost Merry-go-round 1934

Dorothy Lathrop was a prolific American illustrator known for her charming and whimsical style, evident in this black and white illustration from her children's book *The Lost Merry-go-round* (1934). The image depicts a young boy leading a roaring lion on a path through a mysterious, dark forest. The stark contrast between the black and white emphasizes the dramatic interplay of light and shadow. Lathrop’s illustrations were often used for children's books, and this piece perfectly captures the fantastical world of childhood imagination.