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An allegorical angelic scene by noted American fine artist, muralist, and illustrator Charles Allen Winter titled “Liberty Unchained.” Our research leads us to believe this was an interior magazine illustration for Cosmopolitan, which ran a series of spiritually relevant writings by Roycroft founder and early twentieth century philosopher Elbert Hubbard under the title “Little Sermons”–all illustrated by Winter. Several of Winter’s “Sermons” paintings were then reproduced in Hubbard’s own publication “The Fra.” From the estate of Charles Martignette, the sadly departed author of the “The Great American Pin-Up.”

Liberty Unchained

Artist: Charles Winter

Filed Under: Illustration & Advertising Art, Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1910s, allegorical, angel, arts & crafts, Charles Martignette, Charles Winter, christian, Elbert Hubbard, illustration, muralist, original interior illustration, Roycroft, spiritual, The Fra
Added to Gallery: September 21, 2013

Capturing a festive scene of traditionally garbed Spanish dancers in a spirited plein air fine art painting, this c. 1930 oil on canvas by the listed artist Andrew Dobos embodies the arts & crafts style. Rendered in a flowing and lyrical Southwestern aesthetic, this will accentuate an American bungalow interior. Retains its original handsome American Arts & Crafts aesthetic gold gesso frame.

The Tambourine Dance

Artist: Andrew Dobos

Filed Under: Fine & Decorative Art, Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1930s, american, Andrew Dobos, arts & crafts, dance, gypsy, spanish
Added to Gallery: October 15, 2012

A deftly rendered, intricate, highly decorative oil on canvas painting by noted Brandywine School illustrator Arthur E. Becher, a student of Howard Pyle. An East Indian Minstrel performs magic feats to the delight of his adoring harem in this Orientalist Golden Age of Illustration depiction. Becher’s work appeared in numerous magazine titles after the turn of the last century; Scribner’s and Leslie’s most notably. He also created full color bookplates for such titles as “Long Live the King” and an 1914 adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven” by P.F. Collier & Sons.

Minstrel Entertains a Harem

Artist: Arthur Becher

Filed Under: Illustration & Advertising Art, Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1910s, american, Arthur E. Becher, arts & crafts, Brandywine School, Charles Martignette, exoticism, Golden Age, harem, illustration, orientalist, original interior illustration
Added to Gallery: October 20, 2010

A delightful oil on canvas by Eugenie Wireman likely used by the Curtis Publishing Company as a Christmas magazine cover circa 1910 – 1920. Wireman studied under Howard Pyle and worked as a Brandywine school illustrator creating children’s book illustrations, magazine covers, and advertising art for many Golden Age of Illustration magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post. A delightful view of a young child enjoying the spoils of a bountiful Christmas Morning, with great imagery and antique toy laden fanciful nostalgic appeal.

Christmas Morning

Artist: Eugenie Wireman

Filed Under: Pin-Up & Glamour Art, Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1910s, arts & crafts, Brandywine School, child, christmas, Curtis Publishing Company, Eugenie Wireman, Golden Age, holiday, magazine cover, original cover art
Added to Gallery: May 11, 2010

A fresh to the market lovely portrait painting by Carle J. Blenner in its original to the work handsome American Arts & Crafts ornate gesso frame. This is a fine and untouched example of the artist’s preferred subject matter; female portraiture. This large oil painting finds a dazzling raven haired maiden admiring her beauty in a hand compact. Work retains its original Beard Art Gallery Minneapolis verso exhibit label and the frame is adorned with a period plaque with the artist’s name.

A Raven Haired Beauty

Artist: Carle Blenner

Filed Under: Fine & Decorative Art, Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1910s, american, arts & crafts, fine art, portrait, The Golden Gallery
Added to Gallery: January 17, 2009

An evocotive American Arts and Crafts aesthetic, original oil on canvas, by noted and listed Chicago area artist, Torey Ross. Ross was born in Gotthenburg, Sweden, settled in Chicago, was a member of the Chicago Society of Artists, exhibited at The Salons of America, The Art Institute of Chicago and The Society of Independent Artists in New York City . Titled on verso Florida Indian Home. Stylistically very similar to period Illustration work by Eanger Irving Couse and Weinhold Reiss. Retains elaborate and beautiful original Art Nouveau, carved gesso frame.

Native American Woman Potter

Artist: Torey Ross

Filed Under: Fine & Decorative Art, Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1920s, american, art nouveau, arts & crafts, indian maiden, native american, Torey Ross
Added to Gallery: February 2, 2004

A moving, evocotive, and expertly-painted Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts-influenced illustration painting making reference to the interior story, Artificial Creation of Life by Garrett P. Serviss titled How Did Life Begin On This Planet? This is by the illustrator William Krieghoff and the evolved technique at the turn of the last century is mind-boggling. This piece personifies the allure of art nouveau, double matted in a large beautiful ornate frame.

How Did Life Begin On This Planet?

Artist: William Krieghoff

Filed Under: Illustration & Advertising Art, Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1900s, american, art nouveau, arts & crafts, fantasy, magazine cover, original cover art, The Golden Gallery, William Krieghoff
Added to Gallery: November 19, 2003

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