A Chubby Young Postman - Valentine's Day Art Print

In a quirky depiction of a Valentine's Day special delivery, Charles H. Twelvetrees crafts a charming scene of a young, underdressed postman who manages his duties with surprising ease despite his unconventional appearance for the job! This piece, showcasing the artist's signature chubby children style, originally appeared on a magazine cover. See this image on a greeting card!Charles H. Twelvetrees (1888-1948) remains a bit of a mystery in the art world, leaving behind a trail of intriguing signatures such as Charles R. Twelvetrees, CT, or C. His distinctive style, characterized by chubby-cheeked child figures and happy dogs, adorns early postcards and various paper ephemera. Some postcard enthusiasts speculate the existence of a father and son Twelvetree, each contributing to the artistic legacy. The artist ventured into newspaper comics with creations like Prince Domino and Muffles (1910) and Johnny Quack and the Van Cluck Twins (1909-1911). Particularly prized are his original Val