American cartoonist (1893-1958) and creator of Moon Mullins, regarded as one of the greatest comic strips of all time. Original ink and water color sketch by Willard on the inside of a vintage 10.5 x 13.75 Toplitt Studio photo folder, signed and inscribed in black ink, "Best wishes to the Ken Brownes, Willard." Willard draws Kayo, the kid brother of Moon Mullins, in a terrific full-length walking pose, with adjacent mat containing a matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 portrait of Willard smoking a pipe, the lower border signed in pencil by the photographer. In very good to fine condition, with light blocks of toning along the hinge.
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