Mid Century Illustrations

Romana Milutin Fabris (b.1941) Dubrovnik Cityscape with Nude Women, ca. 1970. Gouache on illustration board, 23 x 32.5 inches; 25 x 34.5 inches framed. Signed lower right. Foil ...

Jules Engel (1909-2003) Untitled, ca. 1960. Beautiful ultra pale yellow color field painting verging on white. Hints of pink, orange and blue evident in underpainting. Signed by ...

John Hultberg (1922-2005). Girl in Window, 1960. Gouache on illustration board measures 22 x 30 inches; 29.25 x 37.5 inches framed. Chestnut wood frame with beloved edge. Excellent ...

Unframed and ready for sympathetic presentation, this is an attractive original French ink drawing with strong appeal for collectors of Bernard Labbe, 18th century costume subjects, ...

Unframed and ready for sympathetic presentation, this is an attractive original French ink drawing with strong appeal for collectors of Bernard Labbe, 18th century costume subjects, ...

Margaret Michel (American, 20th Century) Signed: Michel (Lower, Right) " Ramono's Foods ", c. 1960s Gouache and Watercolor on Illustration Board 20" x 30" Housed in a 3/4" Frame...

Medium: Pastel on Illustration Board Sight Size 18.50" x 23.50"; Framed 22.50" x 27.50" Signature: Signed Lower Right Shaw Barton Calendar Company

Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Broadway Lyricist/Playwright Nancy Hamilton & Composer Morgan ...

Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right The piece is on 20.00" x 15.00" illustration board, with an image that measures to 10.50" x 8.50." There is so...

Filastro Mottola (American, 1915 - 2008) Signed: Mottola (Lower, Right) " Arch Rock " Pacific Grove, Calif., circa 1970s-1980s (Titled on Verso) Acrylic on Illustration Board 21"...

The artist’s use of expressive brushwork and soft tonal blending imbues the scene with both motion and atmosphere, evoking the golden age of mid-century American sports illustration....

The artwork is signed by the artist's last name, Einsel, because, like contemporary illustrators Alice and Martin Provensen, they collaborated on each work. Today, the Einsel's Mid-C...

Luminous mid century landscape of the sun rising in the Yosemite High Sierras by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). Unsigned. Unframed. Image size: 16"H x 20"W.

Skillfully executed courtyard scene by H. von der Planitz (german, 19th-20th cent ). Several trees cast dramatic shadows on the dirt floor of a courtyard, next to a colonnade that fr...

Paper is braced on the verso with two pages from a mid 19th century book with illustrations by C.Perrin.

A mid-century sports illustration by Arthur Sarnoff depicting a classic baseball moment.

All these organisms would have been part of the marine biodiversity study in the mid-19th century, and their illustrations would serve educational purposes to teach about the variety...

This depiction forms part of a broader collection from the work "Die Säugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur, mit Beschreibungen," which was instrumental in documenting various mamm...

The print was published in Frankfurt am Main during the mid-seventeenth century. The illustration depicts an imagined view of the Kingdom of Peru, showing Indigenous figures in a tr...

Complete authentic provenance is preserved on the reverse side of the canvas, showcasing an official artist stamp—making it an exceptional acquisition for collectors of classic Ameri...

The prints remain vibrant examples of mid-19th-century natural history illustration.

Fine linework and subtle shading create depth and texture while maintaining the elegant simplicity typical of mid-nineteenth-century costume illustration. The broad margins and unclu...

The figure is shown elegantly dressed in richly colored traditional attire, carrying a bouquet of flowers while gesturing delicately with one hand, capturing the refined romanticism ...

The seated pose and distant gaze lend the figure a theatrical and narrative quality, typical of mid-nineteenth century costume illustration. The wide margins and clean background fur...

The "La Radicelle" double-page spread — a plant cell biology illustration rendered as surrealist-style abstract art, with vivid red and blue molecular spheres against organic and cos...

This untitled abstract landscape by Lionel Kalish is a compelling example of mid-century modernist illustration and graphic design, likely dating to the 1960s.

Produced by Eva Sud in the 1960s, this collection reflects the golden age of Italian design, blending fine art illustration with mid-century minimalism. The smooth glazed surface and...

This example stands as a compelling illustration of mid-century Brazilian design intelligence—where proportion, material, and restraint converge into an object that feels both ground...

These elegant hand-colored lithographs embody the sophisticated balance between scientific observation and decorative artistry characteristic of mid-19th century natural history illu...

These elegant hand-colored lithographs represent the sophisticated intersection of botanical science and decorative design that defined mid-19th century natural history illustration.

Figures in traditional Qing-period dress populate the foreground—officials, guards, and townspeople—creating a narrative tableau typical of mid-19th-century European travel illustrat...

These elegant hand-colored lithographs exemplify the refined aesthetic of mid-19th century natural history illustration, combining scientific precision with exceptional decorative ap...

Given their activity and the style of the lithograph, this print fits within the mid-19th-century botanical illustration boom, particularly in Belgium.

The lithographs show tubers in multiple stages and shapes, rendered with careful shading and naturalistic coloring that reflect mid-19th-century advances in agricultural illustration.

The refined lines and delicate color work are typical of the best mid-19th-century French natural history illustrations, created both for scientific documentation and public admirati...

Executed as a finely detailed steel engraving, the print demonstrates the remarkable precision typical of mid-19th-century book illustration. Steel plates allowed engravers to produc...

A wonderful mid-century poster illustration of the London Albert Docks against the setting sun by the renowned British artist Leonard Rosoman.

The composition is a striking example of mid-17th-century scientific illustration combined with Baroque allegory, designed to announce the scope and ambition of the work to the reade...

A wonderful mid-century poster illustration of Doggett's Coat & Badge.

The composition blends Art Deco revival elegance with mid-century fashion illustration influence, set against a richly textured ground of gold, bronze, crimson, and green tones.

Significance As a work of mid-century fashion illustration, this piece is not simply a costume sketch—it is an artifact of postwar design culture.

Various Bird Species – Hand-Coloured Engraving from Goldsmith’s Animated Nature, c.1852 This finely detailed and delicately hand-coloured engraving depicts a lively grouping of bird...

Lopez Alonso, Spain, circa 1950 Keywords: Vintage pin up lithograph, 1950s glamour illustration, mid century pinup art, retro glamour prints, A Lopez Alonso, Spanish pin up artist, ...

Artist Mike Trousdell (1933-) is celebrated for his contributions to mid-century sports and commercial illustration.

These pieces embody the spirited luxury of mid-century fashion illustration, providing an authentic, soulful narrative that resonates with both collectors of fine art and couture his...

From ghost‑inking Tailspin Tommy to shaping visual culture with unforgettable sci‑fi and horror posters, his legacy remains a touchstone for mid‑century American illustration—respect...

This charming collection brings these mid-19th century French illustrations back to life, and they’ve been digitally restored to their former glory.

Keywords: Judith Shahn, Ben Shahn daughter, American printmaker, Cape Cod artist, Truro Massachusetts painter, New Yorker magazine illustrator, Cove Gallery Wellfleet, Provincetown A...

Original vintage Tintin magazine, issue No. 536, published on 29 January 1959, featuring a dynamic and eye-catching motorcycle racing cover illustration. The cover depicts an action...

A couple plays in the surf in the foreground, painted in the glossy, idealized style of mid-century magazine illustration, with surfers and a propeller aircraft visible in the distan...

This lively circa 1960 advertising poster by Hervé Morvan for Billecart Champagne is a striking example of French mid-century commercial illustration at its most playful and elegant.

This original c. 1960s David Klein London TWA poster represents a pinnacle of mid-century travel illustration. The David Klein London TWA poster captures a defining moment when airli...

This combination of architectural precision and human presence reflects the Romantic documentary approach characteristic of mid-nineteenth-century topographical illustration.

This combination of architectural precision and human presence reflects the Romantic documentary approach characteristic of mid-nineteenth-century topographical illustration.

At the center of the work is a nostalgic, mid-century-style illustration of a young girl—an archetype drawn from vintage commercial imagery rather than a specific individual.

Monsieur Z’s style is characterized by flat areas of color, carefully balanced compositions, and a subtle sense of depth inspired by Art Deco and mid-century modern illustration. His...

The visual style strongly recalls mid-century modern illustration and surrealist influences, making this cover particularly desirable among collectors.

Artistically, the poster reflects mid-20th-century aviation illustration: realistic yet slightly idealized, with clean lines, controlled color contrasts, and a strong focus on heroic...

STYLE & TECHNIQUE Style: The painting has the hallmarks of early to mid-20th century American realism/illustration, with strong narrative content.

The composition is bold, graphic, and deeply cinematic — pure mid-century thriller illustration at its most compelling.