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An iconic piece of American illustration history: a genuine 1920s first-edition period color lithograph of Maxfield Parrish’s masterwork, "Daybreak." Originally …
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An iconic piece of American illustration history: a genuine 1920s first-edition period color lithograph of Maxfield Parrish’s masterwork, "Daybreak." Originally painted in 1922 and published by The House of Art, New York, this piece stands as the definitive visual anchor of the Art Deco era. The composition features a stunning, luminous landscape filled with towering Neoclassical columns, structural floral bowers, and rugged, sun-drenched mountains rising over a crystal-clear body of water. In the foreground, an elegant draped reclining figure is approached by a standing nude youth, perfectly illustrating Parrish's mastery of romantic fantasy, light, and symmetry.
This piece displays the famous, deep "Parrish Blue" color depth that modern digital reprints completely fail to capture. It remains housed in its authentic, original 1920s multi-tier wooden frame featuring an antiqued gilt finish and dark contrasting architectural accent lines. A foundational addition for any serious collector of Golden Age illustration or traditional Art Deco design.
"To protect the original Art Deco period frame and glass, this piece requires custom, heavy-duty double-walled art packaging and internal rigid foam board shielding. A flat $50 structural packing and handling fee is included to ensure secure transit via UPS."
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- Dimensions
- 32.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 21ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lithograph
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Condition Details Good antique condition, showing age-appropriate wear that highlights its 100-year history. The lithograph displays mild, even toning and … moreCondition Details Good antique condition, showing age-appropriate wear that highlights its 100-year history. The lithograph displays mild, even toning and soft fading to the lighter sky gradients, common for first-generation prints of this vintage. The original period frame remains structurally tight and stable with minor nicks, edge scuffs, and gentle wear to the gilt finish. The backing paper shows typical historic degradation. Sold exactly as pictured. less
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