Mid Century Illustrations

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.

The cover is a masterpiece of mid-century graphic illustration: a vintage Bugatti racing car, number 13, plate 622 L60, thunders toward the viewer at full throttle, two goggled drive...

The style is distinctly mid-century: loose, painterly illustration, minimalist staging, and a winking, aspirational tone that nods to both tradition and modern pleasure.

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.

Louis Auzoux. A superb example of mid-century medical illustration, this monochrome lithograph presents the human skull with numbered anatomical references, both precise and artisti...

Louis Auzoux. A superb example of mid-century medical illustration, this monochrome lithograph presents the human skull with numbered anatomical references, both precise and artisti...

Edward Ardizzone lithograph, School Prints Ltd. 1951, Baynard Press London, Brenda Rawnsley School Prints, The Wreck print, British narrative illustration, mid century educational ar...

DIMENSIONS: 24.25ʺW × 1ʺD × 33.5ʺH. Figurative Illustration Mid-Century Modern. Every year Tivoli invites a Danish artist to design the poster art for the coming season.

Colors remain vivid, and the details are sharp, making it a prime example of mid-19th-century botanical illustration. This rare original print is perfect for collectors, educators, o...

Bocquin, and printed by Lemercier, this series exemplifies the high artistic and technical standards of mid-19th-century French ethnographic illustration, capturing the diversity of ...

This playful yet refined approach reflects the luxurious appeal of Cuban cigars, positioning them as a mark of class and distinction. Executed in a mid-century commercial illustrati...

Unlike later chromolithographs, this print is uncoloured, providing clear contrast and scientific clarity typical for mid-19th century academic plates. Such illustrations were vital...

The artwork reflects the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of mid-19th-century natural history illustrations.

The detailed depiction showcases the city's layout, prominent structures, and the bustling activity that characterizes Sydney in the mid-19th century. These illustrations provide a ...

The artwork is a stunning example of mid-19th-century natural history illustration, combining scientific accuracy with artistic elegance.

The print is particularly interesting for its blend of artistic beauty and scientific precision, characteristic of mid-19th-century natural history illustrations.

Original vintage travel poster for Italy via Jet Clipper issued by Pan American world's most experienced airline. Fun and colorful Mid-Century Modern illustration depicting a leaning...

The lithograph is a fine example of mid-19th-century historical illustration, with meticulous attention to detail in the costumes, armor, and equestrian equipment.

Each beetle is meticulously illustrated, likely hand-colored after printing, which was the style of the mid-19th century scientific illustrations. The image includes a key at the bot...

These maps are not just navigation tools but also serve as historical documents, capturing the essence of the department's identity during the mid-19th century. The illustrations on ...

Despite the fold, the artwork remains a stunning example of mid-19th-century botanical illustration. Louis van Houtte (1810–1876) was a significant 19th-century Belgian horticulturi...

Cover illustration for mid-century children's book publisher Merril Publishers.

Wonderful mid century landscape of Ojai, California with charming stucco cottage and almond trees in bloom and mountains in background titled, "Storm over Ojai" by Margaret Anna Dob...

Sketchy and expressive depiction of an artist painting at an easel by an unknown artist (20th Century). Dresses in a white smock, an artist works at an easel. The background is parti...