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Mid-Century Cosmopolitan Illustration Surreal Family Narrative

Creator: Jon Whitcomb
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
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. What's unique here is Whitcomb's graphic application of the narrative. He silhouettes seven principal subjects against a grey background. Abandoning traditional size relationships, the more important subjects are larger and more prominent in the composition. Whitcomb was famous for painting the most beautiful and glamorous women; this work is no exception. He paints an absolutely stunning protagonist. Her children are depicted as tiny in scale and almost of the realm of fairies. One tiny person is walking on her shoulder while a brother and sister gesture towards her emphatically while hovering. In 1950, Rene Magritte and Salvador Dali, were doing great Surrealist art and that influence may have seeped into mainstream American illustration for one of the most popular women's magazines. Whitcomb creates a semi-surreal painting with familiar, beautiful people floating in a strange, unexpected space. Signed lower right. Work is framed to 32.75 x 26, Published Cosmopolitan Magazine, June, 1950

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Gouache, pencil on Illustration Board
Condition:	Good. Very good
Creation Date:	19050
Styles / Movements:	Surrealism, Illustration
Incollect Reference #:	763823

Dimensions

W.	28 in;	H.	21.5 in;
W.	71.12 cm;	H.	54.61 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.