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Amos Sewell“I won’t let you take our Katie away!” Illustration for River Singer1947
1947
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About the Item
Illustration for third and final installment of "River Singer" by Pete Martin for The Saturday Evening Post, published August 30, 1947, page 26.
The full caption reads: “Katie’s brother Ed flared, ‘I won’t let you take our Katie away! I’ll kill you first.’”
The Post describes "River Singer" as a "vivid, factual story of an era unique in American life, when pretty youngsters…found their romance and adventure, not in Hollywood, but aboard the remarkable showboats that plied our rivers." This captivating narrative follows the adventures of performers Katie (Hughes) Preble and her husband, Will Preble, as they navigate life on both a river showboat and a traveling tent show.
The image illustrates the final installment of the three-part article, which continues to chronicle the adventures of young performer Katie Hughes following the tragic sinking of her showboat and her subsequent union with her musician lover, Will Preble, who joined her family's traveling tent show. The image depicts a pivotal moment: Will's decision to leave the show and establish a more settled life with Katie, a choice that ignites the anger of her family. The dramatic angles and the strong contrast of light and shadow effectively heighten the tension of the scene, as Katie's brother confronts the young couple while the other performers watch the drama unfold.
- Creator:Amos Sewell (1901 - 1983, American)
- Creation Year:1947
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Fort Washington, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 7671stDibs: LU38431521093
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