Mid Century Illustrations

A stunning ensemble of fiour original mid century illustrations for Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" .

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...

Original mid-century illustration for the children's book "Good Work" by John G.

When viewed from today's perspective, with its mid-century Madison Avenue oversell, the scene moves from advertising art to Surrealism.

Art Seiden was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1923. He received a BA at Queens College and studied for eight years (!) at the Art Students League. Mario Cooper was among his instructors. Up...

As an astute observer of female beauty, Mario Zamparelli showcases his portrait painting skills in this mid-century montage of four stunning young women. The closer the viewer gets...

He is a artist/illustrator/ graphic designer and sculptor who's simplified style is emblematic of mid-century design. Signed lower right, umnframe and is in good condition.

One of the hallmarks of great art is recognizing the artist's style instantly. This is the case with Richard Erdoes. His highly stylized comic figures are expressive and communicate...

Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...

Alexander Sharpe Ross gives us a voyeur view of an attractive couple kissing and embracing on a couch. Sharpe's radical use of composition is on full display. He places an ornate woo...

This brilliantly rendered female portrait by a major American post-war illustrator known for his stunningly glamorous women. Notice how all the elements of the composition work tog...

In the late 1960', computers were different then they are today. A whole room was required to accommodate an IBM mainframe. It's here that this romantic scene takes place: in the p...

Mid-Century illustration / watercolor of a bouquet of blue and yellow irises in a burgundy and light blue double mat and a rectangular giltwood frame.  

Mid-century illustration / watercolor painting of a flowering tree branch with pink flowers and buds on a white background in a light blue and dark green double mat and a rectangular...

Mid-century illustration / watercolor of a bouquet of yellow flowers and leaves and purple wisteria vines on paper in a light blue and red double mat and rectangular giltwood frame.  

Mid-century illustration / watercolor of a bouquet of blue and yellow irises in a burgundy and light blue double mat and a rectangular giltwood frame.      

Mid-Century illustration / watercolor painting of a flowering tree branch with pink flowers and buds on a white background in a light blue and dark green double mat and a rectangular...

Large-scale, Mid-Century Illustration that imagines the Car Dealerships of the Future, possibly for the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 fair, with the theme "Peace Through Underst...

This poster-like mid-century illustration of Little Miss Sunbeam in her Brownie uniform depicts her in a patriotic three-finger salute against an American Flag.

It's a masterfully balanced composition combined with two beautifully rendered narrative portraits that drive this mid-century illustration masterpiece. The disposition of the figur...

This Mid-Century illustration/painting is rendered in a Neo-Classical style and showcases young lovers in a morning embrace.

This vibrant mid-century illustration by Lawrence Gordon Low, painted directly from life, was submitted to a magazine cover contest sponsored by the paint company Devoe and Raynolds,...

Provenance: Private collection, France Description: A refined sheet of multiple female head studies, likely produced within a mid-20th century French fashion or illustration studio.

Provenance: Private collection, France Description: A particularly striking double-sided sheet of mid-20th century French fashion illustration studies, combining red pencil and grap...

The composition features a caricature‑like golfer mid‑swing, rendered with expressive movement, bold contours, and a refined palette that evokes the spirited visual language of early...

Original vintage advertising poster in French - Pour vos vacances ... des livres / For your holidays ... books - featuring a fun mid-century illustration by the notable French graphi...

A charming and collectible work, this piece offers both decorative appeal and historical resonance, making it an elegant addition to any interior or Art Deco and mid‑century illustra...

Signed lower right, unframed - Interior Illustration for Redbook Magazine

American Glamour Illustrator Jon Whitcomb interprets a Mid-Century Cosmopolitan story about a beautiful blond actress who, on set, appears torn between work and family.

Legacy Beigneux lived and worked in Norwalk, Connecticut, for much of her life, and her portraits and illustrations of children remain sought after today for their combination of tec...

Original vintage British health and safety poster - Keep your dog on a lead - issued by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA featuring a great mid-century illustra...

It depicts a glamorous model type in Mid-Century fashion. Illustration meets Street Photography.

Mid Century Floral Still-Life in Oil on Canvas-Wrapped Illustration Board Classic mid century floral still-life with impasto in warm, autumn colors by Frances Christensen American, ...

Original vintage travel advertising poster for India issued by the national carrier Air-India featuring a colourful and fun mid-century illustration by Walter Grieder (1914-2004) of ...

In the present work, he employs a mid-century aesthetic, combined with flat modernist design elements, to define a classic image of a 1960s Astronaut with confident energy and a hand...

Joe De Mers specialized in illustrations depicting the modern mid-century American girl.

Disney Legend Mary Blair was also a commercial illustrator for national brands such as Maxwell House Coffee and Beatrice Foods, and two complete national campaigns for Pall Mall ciga...

1950's elegant fashion models pose depicted for a designer clothing line for a major San Francisco department store - Perhaps Neiman Marcus. Estate Signature Stamp, lower right. Unfr...

“Graduation Day” is emblematic of mid-century American Illustration. But the real story of this storytelling work is that it embodies the lost art of portrait painting and graphic ...

Lorraine Fox was a pioneering female Illustrator/artist who championed a unique style immediately identified as hers. This work, in two parts, was most likely for a newsstand woman's...

Mid Century Fields of Wheat Landscape - Oil on Canvas-Wrapped Illustration Board Idyllic landscape of a path winding through a field of wheat, punctuated by wildflowers and tall ver...

Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...

A mid-century American Impressionist oil painting depicting two men with an American Flag in the background by Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 1895-1984).

Today his original gouache boards are prized as rare examples of mid-century Dutch illustration and as compelling works of narrative art in their own right.

Only Ballantine Ale Brews "Brewer's Gold," ad illustration appeared in the major magazines of the day. A magic moment is caught at a peak point of drama. It's the instant of friends ...

The Flower Pot by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel on paper, unframed painting: 19 x 25 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josine Vigno...

Wildlife by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 14 x 18 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josine ...

Australia's international airline Qantas Empire Airways Ltd in association with British Overseas Airways Corporation BOAC and Tasman Empire Airways Ltd. Great mid century illustratio...

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of veneer - picture is made of plywood and veneer - good, original condition.

'Simply Fabulous Transformation' - exceptional mid-century cartoon style illustration art - gouache over graphite/colored pencil - signed (unidentified artist/maker) - unframed - Can...

Stark and emotional depiction of a family after a natural disaster by Charles Kinghan (American, 1895-1984). This grayscale painting was created as an original illustration for a sho...

Original vintage travel advertising poster for BEA British European Airways featuring a great mid-century illustration by the notable graphic designer Zero (Hans Schleger; 1898-1976)...

Esther M. Larson (American, 1919-2015), Portrait of Grace Mirabella, Watercolor and Ink on Paper, signed lower right, bamboo motif giltwood frame. Image: 26.5" H x 19" W; frame: 32" ...

This dynamically charged mid-century modern original illustration painting perfectly captures the high-velocity thrill of 1960s open-wheel motorsport.

Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...

Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...

Tortoise Wallapaper by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 20 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Jos...

Wallpaper Sketch by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) pastel/watercolor paper, unframed painting: 19 x 25 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josine Vi...

Flower Sketches by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 19 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France ...

Fruit Medley by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 20 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Jos...