Vintage Art Appraisal

Pointing Man Illustration (Possibly Vintage)

The item is a black and white print or illustration depicting a full-body male figure. The man appears to be middle-aged or older, with a somewhat stern expression. He is wearing a bowler hat, glasses, a suit jacket, a vest, and trousers, consistent with early 20th-century or mid-20th-century attire. His left hand is raised, pointing directly towards the viewer, reminiscent of the famous 'Uncle Sam Wants You' propaganda poster. His right hand is holding what appears to be a folded newspaper or document. The artwork is rendered with distinct pen-and-ink crosshatching and line work, giving it a somewhat gritty or traditional illustrative feel. The colors are limited to shades of black and white, suggesting a charcoal drawing, pen drawing, or a monochrome print of such. The paper appears to be standard white or off-white. There are visible creases or folds on the paper, indicating handling or storage issues. A bright orange sticker with '51.00' (likely a price tag for $1.00) is affixed to the right side of the figure's midsection, covering part of the illustration. A strong light source, possibly sunlight, is casting a bright, diagonal beam across the upper left and lower right portions of the image, obscuring some details and suggesting the item is not perfectly flat or is being photographed under specific lighting. The visible text on the left side of the paper, behind the figure, seems to be standard printed text, suggesting this might be an illustration from a book, magazine, or a standalone print on a piece of paper with other content. The quality of the drawing suggests professional illustration work, possibly from a published source.