Frederick Coffay Yohn (American, 1875-1933), Mark Tidd in Italy

Ink and gouache on paper, signed at lower right, matted and framed below glass.

Sight size 12 x 20 in.; Frame dimensions 19 1/4 x 27 1/4 in.

Private Collection, Roanoke, Virginia

This is an original illustration for Mark Tidd in Italy, By Clarence Budington Kelland, Published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1925.

Frederick Coffay Yohn was an American illustrator best known for his dramatic historical and military scenes depicting the American Revolution, frontier life, and World War I. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he studied at the Indianapolis Art School and the Art Students League of New York before building a successful career as an illustrator for major publications including Harper’s Magazine, Scribner’s Magazine, and Collier’s Weekly. Renowned for his historical accuracy and storytelling ability, Yohn created some of the most iconic images of early American history, including scenes of George Washington at Valley Forge and the Battle of Oriskany. He also illustrated numerous books and designed the 1929 U.S. postage stamp commemorating George Rogers Clark’s victory at Vincennes.

Even toning to the sheet, not examined outside the frame.

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