Original Art from the Grand Age of American Illustration
This pen & ink on artist’s paper is broken into two segments (as were all of the illustrations created for this publication) and were printed across two pages with the empty space in between being used to identify a new date/part in the story, as seen in the example below. The purple ink, splattered intentionally […]
Artist: Steven Stroud
This pen & ink on artist’s paper depicts a man in a suit running down a waterfront street. He appears hurried and panicked. A young girl is seen despondently standing in the background. The illustration is broken into two segments (as were all of the illustrations created for this publication) and was printed across two […]
Artist: Steven Stroud
From its founding in 1973 until its closing in 2000 The Franklin Library produced public domain classic books, releasing series such as Greatest Books of the Twentieth Century. 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 and illustrator Steven […]
Artist: Steven Stroud
From its founding in 1973 until its closing in 2000 The Franklin Library produced public domain classic books, releasing series such as Greatest Books of the Twentieth Century. 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 and […]
Artist: Steven Stroud
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 with pedestrians and dogs as they navigate the cobblestone streets that weave and wind between the towering […]
Artist: David Palladini
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 a stroll through the manicured lawn with roses, fruits, and trees all in bloom. This beautifully detailed […]
Artist: David Palladini
For sale is a Cardwell Higgins original advertising painting of silent film Hollywood stars Dolores del Rio & Don Alvarado in “The Loves of Carmen” (1927).
Artist: Cardwell Higgins
Original Art Deco-era children’s book illustration art by Lucille Murphy (signed and dated lower right). For sale at Grapefruit Moon Gallery.
Artist: Lucille Murphy
This pen and ink drawing with gouache highlights is an early work by renowned illustrator Cardwell Higgins and a sublime example of his art deco style.
Artist: Cardwell Higgins
In this published pen & ink illustration by Nell Brinkley, a Brinkley beauty is holding her newborn baby. For sale at Grapefruit Moon Gallery.
Artist: Nell Brinkley
