Original Art from the Grand Age of American Illustration
At the turn of the 20th century, Industrial Revolution inventions brought technological advancements to printmaking that ushered in a Golden Age of American illustration. Publishers and calendar companies developed new techniques for producing multi-color offset lithographs that were fast, affordable, and flat-out glorious to view, blurring the distinction between fine art and "art for commerce." The best examples by the finest commercial illustrators were revered by the public, and today are beloved by collectors.
From its founding in 1973 until its closing in 2000 The Franklin Library produced public domain classic books, releasing series such as The Franklin Library of Mystery Masterpieces. Often released in parallel series including leather bound and a non-leather bound (leatherette), the books were handsomely bound and included illustrations from contemporary illustrators. American artist, […]
Artist: Herbert Tauss
[wp_paypal button=”buynow” name=”Moll Flanders – Title Page by David Palladini” amount=”525.00″ no_shipping=”2″ quantity=”1″ return=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/thank-you-for-your-order” cancel_return=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/your-order-was-not-processed” button_image=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/wp-content/buy-now.png” target=”blank”] An original illustration from Moll Flanders by David Palladini This original pen and ink illustration by David Palladini uses moody shades of grey to capture a bustling 18th century English street scene. Carriages and men on horseback mingle […]
Artist: David Palladini
After watching the 1942 revival of Hedda Gabler, starring Katina Paxinou, Helen Morley, and Ralph Forbes, James Montgomery Flagg created this watercolor gag sketch, which gently roasts his friend Cecil Humphreys for his acting in the role of Judge Black. The 1892 Henrik Ibsen play is a deeply psychological look at the life of a […]
Artist: James Montgomery Flagg
James Montgomery Flagg’s watercolor sketches were an endless source of amusement and cheer to his friends and colleagues. Here, the artist works to cheer up his friend Cecil Humpheys after the poor reviews of the 1942 revival of J.M. Barrie’s play A Kiss for Cinderella in which he starred alongside Louise Rainer. Flagg depicts laughably […]
Artist: James Montgomery Flagg
[wp_paypal button=”buynow” name=”Moll Flanders – Garden Scene by David Palladini” amount=”525.00″ no_shipping=”2″ quantity=”1″ return=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/thank-you-for-your-order” cancel_return=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/your-order-was-not-processed” button_image=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/wp-content/buy-now.png” target=”blank”] An original illustration from Moll Flanders by David Palladini This original pen and ink illustration by David Palladini uses moody shades of grey to capture a sumptuous 18th century English garden scene. A refined lady and gentleman take […]
Artist: David Palladini
[wp_paypal button=”buynow” name=”Moll Flanders – Street Scene by David Palladini” amount=”525.00″ no_shipping=”2″ quantity=”1″ return=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/thank-you-for-your-order” cancel_return=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/your-order-was-not-processed” button_image=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/wp-content/buy-now.png” target=”blank”] An original illustration from Moll Flanders by David Palladini This original pen and ink illustration by David Palladini uses moody shades of grey to capture a desolate 18th century English street scene. A disheveled woman with a young […]
Artist: David Palladini
[wp_paypal button=”buynow” name=”Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde” amount=”2500.00″ no_shipping=”2″ quantity=”1″ return=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/thank-you-for-your-order” cancel_return=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/your-order-was-not-processed” button_image=”https://grapefruitmoongallery.com/wp-content/buy-now.png” target=”blank”] A dark, brooding, and tremendously well rendered pastel by the well regarded Society Of Illustrator’s Hall of Fame member Gary Kelley. This was created for the Franklin Library’s 1980 edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic novella The Strange Case Of Dr. […]
Artist: Gary Kelley
Antique, Art Deco-era, flapper girl store display statuette mannequin from the 1920s styled after the work of Maurice Milliere.
Artist: After Maurice Milliere
Original illustration painting by Paul Remmey for sale, for the Lutheran Church’s 1955 Reformation Bulletin.
Artist: Paul Remmey
For sale is an original 1977 advertising painting by G. R. Cheesbrough created as an advertisement for Venture Travel agency in Minneapolis MN.
Artist: G.R. Cheesebrough
