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Harry Lemon Parkhurst
The Complete Detective Cover, Pulp Magazine

1931

About the Item

Harry Lemon Parkhurst American, 1876–1962 was a pulp illustrator for crime and detective stories. The works depicts an art thief caught at a peak moment drama when he is distracted in the process of committing an art heist. The Complete Detective Cover, Pulp Magazine Illustration, February 1931
  • Creator:
    Harry Lemon Parkhurst (1876 - 1962, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1931
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Scattered surface abrasions and incorrect brush strokes and slight mis-alignment of canvas on stretcher - undulation of canvas.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3853981093
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