Oil on canvas story illustration painting, unsigned but attributed to Robert McCaig (American, 20th century), originally published in the Saturday Evening Post, 1917, depicting a young courting couple in 18th century dress in a wooded setting, the man bending to kiss the woman's hands and press them against his face. Ink inscriptions en verso: "She flushed suddenly and put out her hands. He caught them and pressed them against his face / The Long Carry / Molly S.". Housed in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight - 20 1/2" H x 26 1/2" W. Framed - 24 3/4" H x 30 5/8" W. Early 20th century. Note: This illustration was originally published in the October 20, 1917 issue of The Saturday Evening Post, in the short story "The Long Carry" by Mary Brecht Pulver.

Craquelure, areas of paint loss, largest 1/8". Three areas of repair, largest 1 1/4", with inpainting.