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Japanese Musicians

Artist:Frank McIntosh
Date:June 1931
Medium:Watercolor and Gouache on Illustration Board
Dimensions:Sight Size 18" x 26" Framed 40" x 33"
Condition:Excellent
Original Use:Cover of June 1931 Asia Magazine
Full View of gouache
Full View of gouache
Artist's signature
Artist’s signature
Complete edition "Asia" Magazine Vol. XXXI, No. 6
Complete edition “Asia” Magazine Vol. XXXI, No. 6

A boldly executed rare surviving Art Deco cover illustration by noted American artist, Frank McIntosh. McIntosh is best known for his Hawaiian-style menu art for Matson Line cruise ships. He was the main cover illustrator for Asia magazine from 1925-1934.

Today these issues are in great demand because of their exceptional stylized art deco covers. A rare opportunity to buy an original McIntosh cover illustration painting.

Detail of Woman
Detail of Woman
Detail of Man
Detail of Man
Framed View
Framed View
Date
Date
Frame corner profile view
Frame corner profile view

Japanese Musicians

Artist: Frank McIntosh

Filed Under: Illustration & Advertising Art, Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1930s, american, art deco, Asia Magazine, exoticism, Frank McIntosh, japanese, magazine cover, orientalist, original cover art, The Golden Gallery
Added to Gallery: May 29, 2005

 

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