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Paul Desmond Brown Art

American, 1893-1958
Paul Brown was an American illustrator of equestrian subjects although he was never formally trained as an artist. He is primarily known for his paintings, drawings and sketches of horses and equestrian sports. He is also well-known for his over three decades of illustrations for Brooks Brothers catalogs including more than one-thousand drawings. These illustrations made him a major influence on the image of urban males in twentieth-century America. With Paul Brown's art, color is only an occasional adjunct playing a very secondary role to the use of the hard-edged line. His style has a calculated simplicity, a casual appearance, but is very carefully contrived and executed with much authority. Illustrations by Paul Brown drew heavily upon copious notes and studies, often aided by photography as well as photographic memory. Brown preferred to draw with a pencil and, although not fond of painting, successfully employed a technique of using tinted paper with white highlights. During the heyday of polo in the 1930's, Paul Brown immortalized the sport for many in his illustrations for Peter Vischer's POLO magazine, of which Brown was a member of the editorial board. "Today those historical moments are often taken for granted, as is much of the past, but we still have Paul Brown's unique legacy to breathe life into those special times." Illustrating and writing books became Brown's main occupation, and he worked with the major publishers of the day including The Derrydale Press, Charles Scribner's Sons, Dodd, Mead & Company.
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Artist: Paul Desmond Brown
Paul Brown Color Lithograph "The Water - Aintree" from The Grand National
Paul Brown Color Lithograph "The Water - Aintree" from The Grand National

Paul Brown Color Lithograph "The Water - Aintree" from The Grand National

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Paul Brown (New York/ Minnesota; 1893 – 1958) The Water – Aintree, 1931 Color lithograph on paper Signed to lower right margin; signed in plate Print Sz: 9 3/4"H x 18"W Frame Sz: 1...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Lithograph

"Golden Miller Winning The 1934 Aintree Grand National" Watercolor by Paul Brown
"Golden Miller Winning The 1934 Aintree Grand National" Watercolor by Paul Brown

"Golden Miller Winning The 1934 Aintree Grand National" Watercolor by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Watercolor w/ gouache highlights Art Sz: 12"H x 18"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 22 1/2"W (SIGNED LL) Inscribed LL: The Freshest thing to win a National in years- and he broke the record at that. Golden Miller wins in 9:20 2/5 1934 Golden Miller (1927–1957) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who is the most successful Cheltenham Gold Cup horse ever, winning the race in five consecutive years between 1932 and 1936. He also is the only horse to win both of the United Kingdom's premier steeplechase races - the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National - in the same year (1934). Golden Miller was trained by Basil Briscoe in Longstowe, Cambridgeshire and owned by Dorothy Paget, who was the British flat racing Champion Owner in 1943, and the leading National Hunt owner in 1933-34, 1940–41 and 1951-52. In 1931, Golden Miller made his steeplechasing debut at Newbury Racecourse where he finished first, only to be disqualified for carrying incorrect weight. On 30 December, he won the Reading Chase before winning the Sefton Steeplechase on 20 January 1932. In 1933, as a six-year-old and winner of two Cheltenham Gold Cups, he started as the 9/1 favourite in the Grand National but fell at the Canal Turn. In the 1934 Grand National win, he set a new course record of 9 min 20.4s for Aintree. This victory was the middle of five consecutive Gold Cup victories, a Gold Cup record.[2] He retired in 1939 with a record of 29 wins from 52 races. He is buried at Elsenham Stud, a working farm in Elsenham, West Essex. Artist Bio: Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) was born in Minnesota and soon moved to New York City with his family. A quote from his biography: "Paul Brown told his host on a radio interview held in September of 1956, 'One day in 1904, I got 50 cents someplace and went over to the National Horse Show at the old Madison Square Garden and saw 'fine leppers,' [a term used for jumpers] as we called them, and Thoroughbreds for the first time.' From then on he appeared to be hooked on drawing horses." At the age of 17, his family relocated again to Garden City on Long Island, where Brown had the opportunity to explore polo grounds...

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1930s Other Art Style Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Watercolor

"Paul Brown Polo Player" 1939 Watercolor (SIGNED)
"Paul Brown Polo Player" 1939 Watercolor (SIGNED)

"Paul Brown Polo Player" 1939 Watercolor (SIGNED)

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 8 3/4"H x 11 3/4"W Frame Sz: 16 1/4"H x 19 1/4"W Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1959) SIGNED LR Paul Desmond Brown was an illustrator and horse artist. He was born in Mapleton, ...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Paper, Watercolor

A Game One National Hunt Steeplechase Cheltenham 1929

A Game One National Hunt Steeplechase Cheltenham 1929

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Paper, Lithograph

The Perfect Hunt Team 1931 Pen & Ink Drawing by Paul Brown
The Perfect Hunt Team 1931 Pen & Ink Drawing by Paul Brown

The Perfect Hunt Team 1931 Pen & Ink Drawing by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 10"H x 17"W Frame Sz: 15 3/4"H x 22 3/4"W Inscribed LR: To M. O'Malley Knott Very Sincerely Paul Brown '31 Middleton O'Malley Knott: Author of Gone Away with O'Malley: Sev...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Paper, Ink, Pen

"Leaning For It" 1925 Conte Crayon & Gouache Polo Scene by Paul Brown
"Leaning For It" 1925 Conte Crayon & Gouache Polo Scene by Paul Brown

"Leaning For It" 1925 Conte Crayon & Gouache Polo Scene by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 12"H x 14 1/2"W Frame Sz: 20 1/2"H x 22 3/4"W w/ black/ gilt Hogarth frame Artist: "Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) was an American illustrator of equestrian subjects altho...

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1920s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Crayon, Pastel, Gouache

"Goal By Harriman" Watercolor & Gouache by Paul Brown
"Goal By Harriman" Watercolor & Gouache by Paul Brown

"Goal By Harriman" Watercolor & Gouache by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 12"H x 14 1/2"W Frame Sz: 20 1/2"H x 22 3/4"W w/ black/ gilt Hogarth frame Artist: "Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) was an American illustrator of equestrian subjects altho...

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20th Century Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Watercolor, Gouache

Chestnut Horse Oil on Board by Paul Brown
Chestnut Horse Oil on Board by Paul Brown

Chestnut Horse Oil on Board by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 14"H x 18"W On masonite board Provenance: The Estate of Paul Desmond Brown Paul Desmond Brown (American, 1893-1958) was an artist, illustrator, and chronicler of sporting ...

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20th Century Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Oil, Masonite

Polo Player Backshot 1935 Pen & Ink Drawing by Paul Brown
Polo Player Backshot 1935 Pen & Ink Drawing by Paul Brown

Polo Player Backshot 1935 Pen & Ink Drawing by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9"H x 12"W Frame Sz: 13"H x 15 3/4"W Prolific artist Paul Desmond Brown is widely regarded as the preeminent American illustrator of equestrian subjects and many of his wor...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Ink, Pen

The Charge Of The Light Brigade Maryland Hunt Cup 1930

The Charge Of The Light Brigade Maryland Hunt Cup 1930

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Burster Dead Tired But Game Radnor 1931

Burster Dead Tired But Game Radnor 1931

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 For Radnor Foxhall Farm Challenge Cup Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Paper, Lithograph

"Tripple Bar" c1930s Drypoint by Paul Brown
"Tripple Bar" c1930s Drypoint by Paul Brown

"Tripple Bar" c1930s Drypoint by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Pen & ink drypoint depicting a military rider clearing a tripple bar fences Signed: Paul Brown LR w/ Closson Gallery label on verso c1930s Art Sz: 7"H x 11"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 2...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Drypoint

Fox-Hunter In A Landscape O/C by Paul Brown
Fox-Hunter In A Landscape O/C by Paul Brown

Fox-Hunter In A Landscape O/C by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Canvas Sz: 21 1/2"H x 28 1/2"W Frame Sz: 24 5/8"H x 31 7/8"W Provenance: The Estate of Paul Desmond Brown Paul Desmond Brown (American, 1893-1958) was an artist, illustrator, and ...

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20th Century Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Canvas, Oil

A Rocket In The Rocket National Horse Show 1932

A Rocket In The Rocket National Horse Show 1932

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Paper, Lithograph

"Here's To The Horse The Royal Family" by Paul Desmond Brown
"Here's To The Horse The Royal Family" by Paul Desmond Brown

"Here's To The Horse The Royal Family" by Paul Desmond Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Classic PDB 'Here's To The Horse' print depicting seven equine pursuits Print Sz: 13 1/2"H x 17 1/2" Frame Sz: 15"H x 19"W w/ birdseye maple frame

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20th Century Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Lithograph

Dening Hooks Hitchcock 1927 International Polo Match Conte Drawing by Paul Brown
Dening Hooks Hitchcock 1927 International Polo Match Conte Drawing by Paul Brown

Dening Hooks Hitchcock 1927 International Polo Match Conte Drawing by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 10 1/2"H x 16"W Frame Sz: 18 1/4"H x 23 1/2"W Signed lower right corner Captain John Pitt Dening (1894-1929) was a soldier and British India champion polo player. He parti...

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Early 20th Century Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Paper, Crayon

Steeplechase Drypoint by Paul Desmond Brown
Steeplechase Drypoint by Paul Desmond Brown

Steeplechase Drypoint by Paul Desmond Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Classic Paul Desmond Brown (1893-1958) c1930s drypoint etching depicting a gentleman jockey aboard steeplechaser #1 clearing a brush fence Art Sz: 5 1/4"H x 7 1/4"W Frame Sz: 12 1/...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Etching

The Last Fence Maryland Hunt Cup 1932 Proof Plate

The Last Fence Maryland Hunt Cup 1932 Proof Plate

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Print Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Paper, Lithograph

The Last Fence Glangesia Jumps His 60th National Fence Aintree 1931
The Last Fence Glangesia Jumps His 60th National Fence Aintree 1931

The Last Fence Glangesia Jumps His 60th National Fence Aintree 1931

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Glangesia would finish 4th w/ J. Browne jockey aboard Watercolor w/ gouache highlights Art Sz: 9 3/4"H x 15 5/8"W Frame Sz: 18"H x 24"W Preparations for the Grand National Steeple...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Watercolor

American Polo Scenes The Save 1930 Paul Brown
American Polo Scenes The Save 1930 Paul Brown

American Polo Scenes The Save 1930 Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Print Sz: 12 1/4"H x 19 3/4"W Frame Sz: 20 3/8"H x 26 3/4"W The Derrydale Press 1930 Paul Brown (1893 - 1958) The Save, 1930 Lithograph w/ gouache hand-coloring Pencil signed L...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Lithograph

Duel's End Maryland Hunt Cup 1927

Duel's End Maryland Hunt Cup 1927

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Paper, Lithograph

American Polo Scenes Down The Field 1930 Paul Brown
American Polo Scenes Down The Field 1930 Paul Brown

American Polo Scenes Down The Field 1930 Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Print Sz: 12 1/4"H x 19 1/2"W Frame Sz: 20 5/8"H x 26 3/4"W The Derrydale Press 1930 Paul Brown (1893 - 1958) Down the Field, 1930 Lithograph w/ gouache hand-coloring Pencil si...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Lithograph

Paul Desmond Brown Polo Watercolour
Paul Desmond Brown Polo Watercolour

Paul Desmond Brown Polo Watercolour

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 7 1/4"H x 9 3/4"W Frame Sz: 11 1/2"H x 14 1/4"W w/ turf green mat & gilt bamboo frame

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20th Century Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Watercolor

Paul Desmond Brown Watercolor Painting "Flat" Horse
Paul Desmond Brown Watercolor Painting "Flat" Horse

Paul Desmond Brown Watercolor Painting "Flat" Horse

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Paul Desmond Brown (American; 1893- 1958) “Flat” Horse, early 20th century Watercolor painting on paper Signed lower right Matted under glass in a wooden frame Art Sz: 8 1/4"H x 8 1...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Watercolor

"Two Cavalry Officers" Pencil Drawing by Paul Brown
"Two Cavalry Officers" Pencil Drawing by Paul Brown

"Two Cavalry Officers" Pencil Drawing by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Classic pencil sketch c1930s by the equine master, Paul Desmond Brown Art Sz: 7 3/8"H x 10 1/2"W Frame Sz: 14"H x 17"W

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1940s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Pencil

"Steeplechase" Drypoint by Paul Brown
"Steeplechase" Drypoint by Paul Brown

"Steeplechase" Drypoint by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Paul Desmond Brown steeplechase drypoint Art Sz: 7"H x 10"W Frame Sz: 12"H x 15"W

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20th Century Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Drypoint

Paul Brown Pen & Ink Drawing Of The Godolphin Mare
Paul Brown Pen & Ink Drawing Of The Godolphin Mare

Paul Brown Pen & Ink Drawing Of The Godolphin Mare

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 6 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W Frame Sz: 10 3/4"H x 8 3/4"W w/ Country Art Gallery Locust Valley, New York Paul Brown exhibition flyer (8 3/4" x 7")

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20th Century Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Ink, Pen

Paul Brown Watercolor Painting "Steeple Chaser"
Paul Brown Watercolor Painting "Steeple Chaser"

Paul Brown Watercolor Painting "Steeple Chaser"

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Paul Desmond Brown (1893 – 1958) Steeple Chaser Watercolor painting on paper Signed to the lower left Art Sz: 8 1/4"H x 8 1/4"W Frame Sz: 15"H x 14 1/2"W American artist Paul Brow...

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20th Century Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Watercolor

Brooks Brothers Calendar/ Paul Brown Fly-Fisherman, April 1945
Brooks Brothers Calendar/ Paul Brown Fly-Fisherman, April 1945

Brooks Brothers Calendar/ Paul Brown Fly-Fisherman, April 1945

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Paul Desmond Brown framed pencil '44 print of an angler on a riverbank for Brooks Brothers calendar April 1945 Print Sz: 13 1/4"H X 10 1/2"W Frame Sz: 14 1/2"H x 11 3/4"W w/ bird...

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1940s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Paper, Lithograph

The Water Jump In The Grand National Of 1931 At Aintree By Paul Brown
The Water Jump In The Grand National Of 1931 At Aintree By Paul Brown

The Water Jump In The Grand National Of 1931 At Aintree By Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 16 1/4"H x 23 1/2"W Frame Sz: 17 3/4"H x 25"W A color plate made especially for Polo Magazine, Inc. The Water Jump In The Grand National Of 1931 At Aintree: The Riderless ...

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Mid-20th Century Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Lithograph

Pickering 1932 - The Last Fence

Pickering 1932 - The Last Fence

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown Art

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Paper, Lithograph

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