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Robert Funk Fine Art
1581 Brickell Ave., Suite 2303
Miami, FL 33129 , United States
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African American Illustrator - Beautiful Maidens Nude Women Harem
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Description
E. Simms Campbel was the first major African American Illustrator. He did covers for Esquire Magazine starting in the 1930s.
He created the famous bulging-eyed Esquire Mascot “Esky.”
He also worked for The Chicagoan, Cosmopolitan, Ebony, The New Yorker, Playboy, Opportunity: A Journal of Negro Life, Pictorial Review, and Redbook.
This work, "What do you mean your wife doesn't understand you ---- I'm your wife!" is from Cuties Daily Comic Strip, June 18, 1950
He was inducted into the Society of Illustrators' Hall of Fame in 2002.
His work demonstrates a deep and masterfully understanding of drawing figures and faces in an academic but stylized style.
"My pleasure, boys. Always glad to see a delegation from the States." From the Playboy Collection
Signed upper left.
The art board has an overall size of 16.75 x 12.5
Work is smartly framed to 25 x 20 - More Information
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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.
