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Al Parker Art

American, 1905-1985

Al Parker was born on October 16, 1906, in St. Louis. He was one of America's greatest and most inventive illustrators. He worked for magazines such as, Chatelaine, Collier's, Ladies' Home Journal and Woman's Home Companion. Starting in 1938, he produced a total of 50 covers over a 13-year period for the Ladies' Home Journal. He also did magazine assignments for Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, McCall's, The Saturday Evening Post, Sports Illustrated, Town and Country and Vogue. Along with Norman Rockwell, he was one of the founding faculty members for the Famous Artists School. He was elected to the Society of Illustrators’s Hall of Fame in 1965.

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Artist: Al Parker
Glamorous Redhead Iconic Mid-Century Illustration
By Al Parker
Located in Miami, FL
Glamorous Redhead is a poster-like iconic image that sums up an era in American visual history - The 1950s. Al Parker is a giant in the history of American Illustration. He possess...
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1950s Modern Al Parker Art

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Gouache

Mary Vincent and the Convict, Good Housekeeping Illustration - Mid Century
By Al Parker
Located in Miami, FL
Al Parker was one of America's greatest and most inventive illustrators. He did work for magazines such as: Chatelaine, Collier's, Ladies' Home Journal and Woman's Home Companion. ...
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1950s American Realist Al Parker Art

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Masonite, Gouache, Pencil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Al Parker art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Al Parker in gouache, paint, watercolor and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1950s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Al Parker art, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Fletcher Martin, Ernest Hamlin Baker, and Ernest Fiene. Al Parker art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25,000 and tops out at $26,000, while the average work can sell for $25,500.

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