This striking and tense dramatic painting by Norman Saunders was created as cover art for the the October, 1950 issue of the pulp magazine 15 Story Detective; a Popular Publications title. The scene is a classic example of menace art – a heroic uniformed pretty blonde WAC soldier attempts to disarm a poison wielding femme fatale in an airplane hangar, unaware that the redheaded bad girl is in cahoots with a villainous wrench swinging mechanic. The image loosely illustrates the interior story “Horse Of Another Killer” by Robert Turner. The work is unsigned but a known example by the important and prolific American illustrator Norman Saunders. Painting has been handsomely framed under glass in a presentation that includes a complete published copy of the pulp magazine.
15 Story Detective Pulp Cover
Artist: | Norman Saunders | |
Date: | 1950 | |
Medium: | Oil on Illustration Board | |
Dimensions: | Sight Size 15" x 21" Framed 23" By 41" | |
Condition: | Excellent | |
Original Use: | Cover for 15 Story Detective Pulp - October, 1950 |
15 Story Detective Pulp Cover
Artist: Norman Saunders