The Illustrated Gallery News & Articles
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Women in Literature
This March, we honor Women's History Month by celebrating the extraordinary talent of female illustrators who brought beloved books by women authors to life. We're particularly thrilled to present an exciting new acquisition: Sarah Stilwell Weber's...
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...
Living with Illustrated Art: A Collector’s Thoughtful Display
Now offering more than 2,500 original artworks, The Illustrated Gallery stems from the passion of a private collector who has spent more than 50 years amassing one of the finest and largest collections of American illustration. Our commitment to connecting clients...
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...
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...
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...
Joseph Francis Kernan’s Post Cover Honoring The Olympiad
Kernan's Final Post Cover In the Eleventh Olympiad, Joseph Francis Kernan’s final cover for The Saturday Evening Post, a sprinter channels the speed and power of an eagle while preparing to represent the United States at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Kernan...
A Heritage to Remember: Frank Reilly’s Advertisements for Philadelphia Blended Whisky
In the 1940s, the Continental Distilling Corporation commissioned artist Frank Reilly to create a series of historical images of Philadelphia to promote its Philadelphia Blended Whisky, which it referred to as “The Heritage Whisky.” By highlighting key moments that...
Steamy Pulp Covers to Add Spice to Your Summer
We’re embracing the summer heat by highlighting our steamiest pulp-paperback book covers. Pulp fiction is typically associated with crime, romance, adventure, mystery, and science fiction genres, and the eye-catching covers are now recognized as a distinctive...