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Joseph Watson LittleRuth (The American Weekly Cover Illustration)1947
1947
$8,750
£6,695.38
€7,662.93
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About the Item
Joe Watson Little - (1915 - 1986)
Had a considerable run for Hearst publications, doing covers and story arts from the 40s through the 60s. Also did PWPs (Post War Pulps) like Master Detective, True Detective, Saga. Advertising for Coke and covers for football programs.
The American Weekly ran an issue on the week of Sept 14, 1947 on Women in the Bible, for which this illustration was painted.
Signed lower right "Joseph Watson Little"
William Randolph Hearst St. Estate
Private Collection, New York
- Creator:Joseph Watson Little (1915 - 1986, American)
- Creation Year:1947
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1637216959872
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