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The Illustrated Gallery Newsletter

The Illustrated Gallery Newsletter

Here, you will find our most up-to-date newsletter, as well as the chance to look back at the rest of our past newsletters. If you haven't already, click here to register for The Illustrated Gallery Newsletter! Newest Newsletter: New Acquisitions and Research Finds -...

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Illustrations of Women Who Shaped History

Illustrations of Women Who Shaped History

For our ongoing celebration of Women's History Month this March, we delve into the visual narratives of remarkable women who have shaped our history and culture. Our featured illustrations bring to life the stories of figures like Peggy O'Neill Eaton (of the notorious...

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Leslie Thrasher and “For the Love o’ Lil”

Leslie Thrasher and “For the Love o’ Lil”

For the Love o’ Lil: The Picture Story of an American Family In 1926, under his long-term contract to produce a cover per week for Liberty magazine, Leslie Thrasher introduced a signature cast of characters that appeared each week, telling a serialized story through...

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New Acquisition Highlight: Norman Rockwell’s The Coward

New Acquisition Highlight: Norman Rockwell’s The Coward

Norman Rockwell’s The Coward (Woman Kissing Soldier) was published on the cover of Life Magazine in April 1919. Rockwell created this work after his enlistment in World War I. Reflecting on the grim realities faced by Americans during the war, Rockwell brings a...

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America Votes: J.C. Leyendecker’s Political Post Covers

America Votes: J.C. Leyendecker’s Political Post Covers

J.C. Leyendecker, a master of American illustration, often celebrated patriotism through the depiction of political candidates. Leyendecker's October 31, 1908, cover for The Saturday Evening Post captures a historical moment in American politics. A young red-headed...

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Back to School with Amos Sewell

Back to School with Amos Sewell

In two delightful covers for The Saturday Evening Post, Amos Sewell perfectly captures the mix of emotions that parents with young children experience during the back-to-school season. Some mothers savor the newfound peace and quiet at home as their kids head back to...

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