Nude Boy Discovered in Barn - Gay Interest

Norman Mills Price depicts a handsome, nude blond boy with classical good looks. He is lying on his stomach in straw in the loft of a barn with his buttocks exposed. The artist captures a moment of peak drama as the nude boy is surprised as another boy enters the loft and discovers him. Inscription in the margin: "Saw the Dutch boy, stark naked, lying flat in the empty loft, rolling terrified China - blue eyes at his "
The was a commissioned illustration assignment most likely for a major newstand magazine.
Unframed, Unsigned, gouache, pencil, grisaille
Condition: Good - The board is slightly bowed with some light toning throughout - commensurate with age. Edges and corners have some separation and damage, the painting is in overall good condition.
Norman M. Price, American, 1877–1951
Gouache and grisaille on board
18.75 - 27 inches
US$9,500 Plus shipping