Thornton Utz original artwork for the 25 October 1947 issue of ''The Saturday Evening Post'', used as the title illustration for the story ''Papa Breaks a Strike''. Gouache on illustration board measures approximately 16'' x 12'' for image and 20'' x 17.75'' for board, showing a young boy confiding a secret to his grandma. Signed ''Utz'' in red at lower left. Utz was one of The Saturday Evening Post's most popular artists, specializing in quintessential Americana scenes of the mid-20th century. A few small spots of flaking to white background, though not to image, overall very good condition.