Early 20th Century Mahlon Blaine Framed 4 Print Tribute "Macabre Style"

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This 22.5x11, Professionally Framed Tribute is a homage to Illustrator Mahlon Blaine 1894-1969. Blaine was a twentieth century American artist … Read more This 22.5x11, Professionally Framed Tribute is a homage to Illustrator Mahlon Blaine 1894-1969. Blaine was a twentieth century American artist who is remembered chiefly today for his brilliant illustrations to many books. His mastery of line was, and remains, unique and masterful. Likened, rightfully, to Aubrey Beardsley, Harry Clarke, Sidney Sime, Blaine was another original mind, and his interest in uniquely portraying the animal nature of humanity.

During this period, Offset Lithography was rapidly emerging, the paper is most likely granulated texture “wove” paper that was used in bookmaking. Each artwork is professionally framed with glass and is placed on raised board backing. To the best of our knowledge the black frame is made of wood-composite

This reproduction, was extracted by seller from Voltaire. Candide Illustrations by Mahlon Blaine. — New York: Illustrated Editions Company NYC, [1929- 1930]. See less