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Classic 1950s Husband and Wife and Gagged Parrot, Esquire Magazine Illustration

Creator: Juliette Kida Renault
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Juliette Kida Renault (as JKR) Esquire Magazine Illustration Original Art (Hearst, c. 1950s). "He said his first word to-day". A fixture of Esquire magazine, this piece is by prolific artist Juliette Kida Renault, also known as JKR. Classic 1950s middle-class imagery, here, with a "man in the Gray flannel suit" type coming home to find his wife complaining about a pet parrot. The parrot's beak is gagged. A caption appears on an accompanying scrap of matte board: "He said his first word today." Drybrush acrylics and opaque watercolor on board-mounted canvas. Lovely textures. Image area, 10.5" x 15". Excellent condition.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Acrylic,Watercolor
Condition:	Good. Some slight toning on the edges and subtle bend to the artist canvas board , otherwise presents very well.
Styles / Movements:	Modernism
Incollect Reference #:	723607

Dimensions

W.	10.5 in;	H.	15 in;
W.	26.67 cm;	H.	38.1 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.