APRIL 2021
This version of our Covers & Pages section presents the artwork by some of the world's best illustrators. We are starting out our alphabetical showing of artists with 23 of the best. In the golden age of magazine illustration, artists had a chance to, not only add a lot to what the magazines had to say,but to make successful careers for themselves. The most popular illustrators in the early 20th century became house-hold names.
Of these 23, probably the most successful was Richard Amsel, who provided artwork for a variety of well-known magazines. His popularity and success was cut way too short with a horribly short life of 37 years. Also on our list are Constantin Alajalov and Boris Artzybacheff, who were two successful artists who started life in Russia and became successful artists in America. We included two men-John White Alexander and Sir Alma-Tadema, who were probably considered more fine artists than illustrators. Of the two women shown here,Jane Atche created art nouveau images, while Mabel Lucie Attwell produced art for, and about children. Rolf Armstrong was a very popular artist, creating very strong portraits. John Alcorn, another successful illustrator, produced cheery colorful works for mostly commercial projects.
We proudly present here our initial look at artists with these 23 exciting choices. Check them out.
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