American painter, writer, animator, and illustrator (1907–1979) best known for his children's book Little Toot, the story of a young tugboat in New York Harbor. Original painting by Hardie Gramatky for Weston Woods Studios, accomplished in watercolor and gouache on 14 x 11 lightweight artist's board, portraying three little tugboats in the water, signed along the bottom in ballpoint by the artist. In fine condition. Founded in 1953, Weston Woods Studios produced short films based on popular children's books.
