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Brinkley Girl

An original pen and ink drawing from Nell Brinkley one of the premier female figures of the “Golden Age of American Illustration” that appeared originally in the William Randolph Hearst publication New York Journal-American newspaper during the 1920s or 1930s.

Three Stages of Life

Artist: Nell Brinkley
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Tagged With: 1920s, american, art nouveau, Brinkley Girl, cartoon, flapper, Golden Age, illustration, jazz age, Nell Brinkley, New York Journal, Randolph Hearst, satirical
Added to Gallery: July 7, 2017

A delightful pen & ink drawing of a flirty coquettish lass who goes by the name of “The Tango Girl”. In all ways this appears to be an artwork by Nell Brinkley though it is inscribed “Mae Howers”, not sure if this perhaps was the model? The image, style, handwriting and era all point to this being the work of Nell Brinkley.

The Tango Girl

Artist: After Nell Brinkley
Price:  $950.00

Filed Under: Illustration & Advertising Art
Tagged With: 1910s, american, art nouveau, Brinkley Girl, cartoon, flapper, jazz age, Mae Howers, Mae West, Nell Brinkley, tango, vaudeville
Added to Gallery: November 20, 2016

A two paneled signed pen & ink illustration drawing by Nell Brinkley published as an interior illustration in a 1931 edition of Life magazine. On the left the biblical Eve is seen in the Garden of Eden, in harmony with nature and god’s living creatures before her fall into temptation. The right image shows Jill, a […]

Eve & Jill

Artist: Nell Brinkley
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Tagged With: 1930s, Adam & Eve, american, art deco, Brinkley Girl, flapper, Golden Age, LIFE, Nell Brinkley, original illustration art, original interior illustration, pin up, satirical
Added to Gallery: June 29, 2014

In this inspired and tremendously fun pen and ink illustration, two Brinkley girls are seen in an all out battle to catch a bridal bouquet tossed by an unseen hand. In an ironic turn, they become so engrossed in their conflict that the flowers they are fighting for appear about to fall to the ground. The frenzied scene, with its youthful energy and sexuality suggests the ambivalence of Brinkley’s new woman towards traditional marriage.

The Bridesmaid Battle

Artist: Nell Brinkley
Price:  S O L D

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Tagged With: 1920s, american, art nouveau, Brinkley Girl, cartoon, flapper, illustration, jazz age, Nell Brinkley
Added to Gallery: November 5, 2012

Hidden within the lush romanticism of Nell Brinkley’s beautiful pen & ink comic illustration “Cupid Catching Butterflies” is a forward thinking depiction of the new flapper woman of the 1920s. In pearls and marcel wave, the bow-lipped brunette sits besides a winged cupid who is drawing heart shaped butterflies nearer and nearer to her net. The Brinkley girl, as these iconic idealized beauties came to be known, will have no trouble catching a beau in this scene.

Cupid Catching Butterflies

Artist: Nell Brinkley
Price:  S O L D

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Tagged With: 1920s, american, art nouveau, Brinkley Girl, cartoon, flapper, illustration, jazz age, Nell Brinkley, Randolph Hearst
Added to Gallery: November 11, 2010

Six Brinkley girls, each with distinct style and personality, are shown in a classroom, preparing to take their knowledge of the geography of beauty out into the wider world. A map, at the time, was slang for a beautiful face, and there is no question that these maps would lead to men’s hearts across the country. Created as a stand alone cartoon for an unidentified Hearst publication, this pen & ink on board illustration contains all the elements that made Nell Brinkley the pre-eminent female cartoonist of the early 20th century.

A Map of the Heart

Artist: Nell Brinkley
Price:  SOLD !!

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Tagged With: 1910s, american, art nouveau, Brinkley Girl, cartoon, flapper, illustration, maiden, Nell Brinkley
Added to Gallery: November 11, 2010

A delightful New years Day 1917 illustration in pen & ink by noted female artist and illustrator Nell Brinkley titled Happiness A Plenty. This finds the New Years Baby scene adapted to a young couple who are finding the joys of home and hearth that much more appealing with their new born cherubic smiling infant welcomed into the world. Signed lower middle and matted and framed in a simple black wood frame.

Happiness A Plenty

Artist: Nell Brinkley
Price:  SOLD

Filed Under: Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1910s, american, art nouveau, Brinkley Girl, cartoon, flapper, holiday, illustration, jazz age, Nell Brinkley, New Years Baby, new years eve, original illustration art, romantic
Added to Gallery: March 13, 2010

An unusual pen & ink drawing by famed William Randolph Hearst illustrator Nell Brinkley, creator of the Brinkley Girl. This intricately detailed 1931 illustration offers satirical social commentary on the deliterious effects the ongoing Great Depression was having on economic health around the world. In this lighter take on troubled times, an enchanting Brinkley Girl and other assorted imp-ish friends try to soften the stern face on “Old Man Depression.”

Old Man Depression

Artist: Nell Brinkley
Price:  S O L D

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Tagged With: 1930s, american, art nouveau, Brinkley Girl, cartoon, flapper, Great Depression, illustration, jazz age, Nell Brinkley, satirical
Added to Gallery: April 7, 2006

An unusual pen & ink drawing by pre-eminent William Randolph Hearst illustrator Nell Brinkley. This intricately detailed 1932 illustration offers satirical social commentary on the deliterious effects the ongoing Great Depression was having on economic health around the world. In this lighter take on troubled times, three Brinkley Girls are depicted nursing the ailing globe back to health.

Political Great Depression Brinkley Girl Illustration

Artist: Nell Brinkley
Price:  S O L D

Filed Under: Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1930s, american, art nouveau, Brinkley Girl, cartoon, flapper, globe, Great Depression, jazz age, Nell Brinkley, original illustration art, political, Randolph Hearst, satirical
Added to Gallery: January 25, 2006

 

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