Frank Macintosh Wall Decorations

Cover art to a magazine produced in the 1920s and 1930s to address the surge of interest in America about the East. The artwork depicts a woman set against a vibrant orange background, enhanced by dynamic red and yellow lines. She wears a necklace and her hair is styled with a blue ribbon or similar accessory. Her earrings, which may be made of feathers, complement her hair, which resembles traditional Assamese updos.The art was mixed but a heavy emphasis was put on Art Deco designs and many were designed by Frank McIntosh who was famous for is Asia-inspired designs. 1927/USA Dimensions: Artwork 19.25" Tall x 13.25" Wide United States, 1970 Frank McIntosh was born in Portland, Oregon in 1901. He moved to San Francisco to study art, where he graduated from the California School of Fine Arts. After briefly opening a studio in San Francisco, he moved to New York and later Paris to continue his studies. McIntosh established himself as an illustrator, designing numerous Art Deco-style covers for the American Asia magazine...