Oil on canvas signed lower right, depicting a lively Americana scene by noted illustrator Joseph Kernan, celebrated for his humorous and nostalgic portrayals of American life. A young boy calls out while washing his dog beside a galvanized tub, a composition characteristic of Kernan’s playful, narrative style. Retains its period frame and original Hammer Galleries, New York, label on verso. Dimensions: Canvas: 24 x 20 in. Framed: 26 x 22 in. Provenance: Hammer Galleries, New York (label verso); Bonhams California, 12/8/2004, Lot 107; Private collector, Los Angeles, CA. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Sacramento. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $125 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available. Very good original condition. No inpainting or restoration visible under ultraviolet light. Surface stable; colors bright. Frame with expected minor wear.