Richard Taylor (American, 1902-1970), original New Yorker Magazine illustration "Don't Write, Send a Night Letter", gouache and ink on paper, depicts a group of men seated around plinth of monument topped by beadered man in spectacles, all depicted in tones of black and white, singular figure at lower right in muted bcolor, artist signed in picture on plinth base "R. Taylor" and on mat in ink at lower right, also inscribed on mat in lower right corner "The New Yorker Magazine", stamped verso "The New Yorker Editorial Department, 25 West 43rd Street", loose in frame, expected toning and minor mat burn, small hole/ damage at upper right, foxing to mat, sold as found, ss: 12 3/4" h. x 8" w.