Literally.
Light reflects on the glass adding – or hiding – details. I tried to filter them out somewhat and the result was this mellow, pastel effect. Still, rather pleasing.
Illustration for the story by Katherine Greer.
Caption: ”Here, in this very window, might be her ring!”
Redbook magazine, January 1950
Caption: ”It was restful to be near Sara, thought Vilas. You didn’t have to explain things to her. She understood.”
Cosmopolitan magazine, 1949
Illustration from ”The Clever Sister” by Margaret Culkin Banning
Caption: ”Beneath the strangely different melodies of their lives ran hidden themes that others never heard; yet one refrain they had in common: ‘Whom does Barney love – my sister or me?”’
Woman’s Home Companion, January 1947
Illustration for the book by George Barr McCutcheon
Caption: ”They, too, were seen together very often of late.”
This work also appeared in ”A Garden of Girls”, published by Dodd, Mead & Co., 1910
Title illustration for the story by Ann Pinchot
Caption: ”This way, darling” she said… He followed her, as he would follow her anywhere.
The American Magazine, ca. 1945
Illustration for a story by Philip Wylie
Caption: ”Every night I dream I’m being chased by a green locomotive. Does that mean I should give up Creme de Menthe?”
Redbook magazine, April 1938
<<The Permanent Collection of the Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators is one of the most comprehensive collections of this genre in the world. Comprised of over 3,000 works by many of the greatest names in illustration and comic and cartoon art, this celebrated collection is ever expanding thanks to purchase and donation from our membership, art patrons and estates. These works are fully catalogued with portions of the collection constantly on rotating display.>>
February 11th, 2017
The Humble Fabulist 
I love these reflections … and the paintings. Many thanks the Humble Fabulist.
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Thank you so much Gil! Sometimes obstacles work out for the best, isn’t it?
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You did a wonderful job with these! And a wonderful selection of art and stories.
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Thank you so much David! The Society of Illustrators is located in a lovely townhouse, huge as a family house but tiny as a museum/gallery space. These gems are not always on view so I was thrilled to have caught them.
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Gorgeous work.
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Right you are Anna! And I love coming so close to the original work of these incredibly talented illustrators!
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Beautiful!
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Agreed! And I love how the accompanying captions tell their own stories too!
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Fantastic post. We’ve never been, though it has long been on our to-do list. It’s a long list because…NY? Will now have to move that up.
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I know exactly what you mean, your list must be about the same size as ours and there’s always something interesting to make it even longer. But, since you like comics and illustration, this is a place you’d enjoy.
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Yeah, we’ll definitely check it out soon.
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I really have to get there! XO
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I know you’re not a UES girl but if you like comics and illustration, you’ll enjoy a visit there, for sure!
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Might just have to plan a field-trip and get off my block….
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