A Little Boy Lost 1920

"A Little Boy Lost" is a 1920 pen and ink illustration by Dorothy Lathrop, a prominent American illustrator of the early 20th century. The artwork depicts a young boy pouring water from a bucket onto a slumbering figure, possibly a woman or a fairy, who lies on a bed beneath a large spiderweb. The illustration is a striking example of Lathrop's signature style, characterized by intricate detail, expressive linework, and a whimsical sense of storytelling. Her work is often associated with children's literature, as seen in this illustration.