40s art

Pruitt Carter Ladies Home Journal 1944

Vernon Simeon Plemion Grant (1902-1990), or simply Vernon Grant, as he signed his works, had a long, active career illustrating magazines, books and advertising. Here is his Wikipedia entry and here is a website dedicated to him. Grant featured a cartoon-like style in his work that was lively and attractive. It was also highly in tune with the times. Yes, there was a Depression and then a war going on during his peak years. But many Americans were happy to seek relief from unpleasant times…

The world of fashion is based on classic and contemporary looks that are meant to make us look and feel our best. However, if we make styling mistakes with even the smaller details in our outfit, we can end up ruining the whole look by appearing as if we’ve gained extra weight. Nobody wants this result so stay tuned to hear about these fashion mistakes to prevent the same from happening with your outfits.

misskayonyx: Le Sourire Magazine, October 8, 1925.

American illustrator. 1874-1951. American (German-born). Leyendecker is known primarily for his magazine covers for Success , Colliers , and The Saturday Evening Post as well as his elegant and lucrative advertising work for Arrow Collar, Kuppenheimer Clothing, and other companies in the 192

via here & here These are fun, no? In trying to choose a favorite I so wanted to choose something other than the 1920s im...

Jon Whitcomb "A change within" Ladies' Home Journal, Jan. 1949