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Cardwell Higgins
Playthings of Eternity

1920s

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A beautiful original late 1920s pen and ink drawing by Cardwell Higgins titled “Playthings of Eternity.” The artist created a series of these noir black and white fantasy illustrative costumed art deco pen & ink drawings between the years of 1927 – 1929 exploring late 19th century mysticism, ala William Blake. These have a psychedelic, psychological allure, and are homages in many regards to the artworks of Aubrey Beardsley and Harry Clarke. Nicely Framed under glass in an art deco aesthetic gallery frame – this is a stunning example from the early years of this illustrator’s prolific career. Framed dimensions: 16.5" x 21.5" Image size: 10" x 13" Condition: Excellent; the artist painted over his signature to give the background a more consistent appearance.
  • Creator:
    Cardwell Higgins (1902 - 1983, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1920s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Minneapolis, MN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU122210121722

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