Oil on canvas of a scene among Roman ruins by Willard H. Bond, with woman comforting young girl while young boy plays in water in front of tall Roman columns and flanked by a statue atop fountain, with additional people in background. Signed lower center-right, in Newcomb Macklin Co. frame with label to verso. Minor gilt losses to frame. Willard H. Bond (1892 - 1978) was born in New England and was successful in furniture and architectural design before transitioning into a career as an artist. His oils and watercolors of landscapes, seascapes, ships and portraits hang in private and public collections throughout the United States.Visible image: approx. 23 1/2" x 17 1/2". Frame: approx. 27 1/2" x 21 1/2".