George P. Davis (American, 1914-2001) oil on canvas illustration painting, titled "Owl and the Pucci Cat," depicting an owl in top hat and leopard wearing a designer scarf, in a pea green boat in choppy waters, observed by seagulls and fish. Signed lower right. Exhibition label en verso for the National Invitational Western Art Show, San Antonio, Texas, 1972. Canvas: 16" H x 12" W. Framed: 16 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W. Note: George P. Davis was an illustration artist who studied at the University of Kansas, Lawrence and joined the Topeka Art Center staff as head of their Design Unit in 1941. He contributed cartoons to Colliers, Saturday Evening Post, Look, American, Cavalier, and the Ladies Home Journal. Source: Susan Craig, "Biographical Dictionary of Kansas Artists (active before 1945)".

CONDITION: Excellent condition.