Frank Godwin RUSTY RILEY Original Sunday Strip Comic Art 1959
Frank Godwin RUSTY RILEY Original Sunday Strip Art 1959! Francis Godwin (October 20, 1889 August 5, 1959), better known as Frank Godwin , was an American. Artist, notable for his strip Connie. And his book illustrations for Treasure Island. He also was a prolific editorial and advertising illustrator. Godwin was the son of the Washington Star. S city editor, and in 1905, at age 16, he began as an apprentice on his father's paper. Studying in New York at the Art Students League. Godwin became friends with James Montgomery Flagg. And two shared a studio together. Godwin was influenced by Flagg and Charles Dana Gibson.
And reflections of both can be seen in Godwin's work. In 1938, Godwin stepped in to replace illustrator Kemp Starrett on writer Paul Powell's daily strip. Roy Powers, Eagle Scout ("the official strip of the Boy Scouts of America") which continued until 1942. Godwin's two major strips, seen over three decades, were Rusty Riley. This is the original artwork to a Sunday strip by Frank Godwin of Rusty Riley, from 2-15-1959.
Beautiful pen and ink rendering throughout the art. The art is in excellent condition. Title panel is a stat. 24 x16 inches in size. Artwork will be packed very securely.
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The item "Frank Godwin RUSTY RILEY Original Sunday Strip Comic Art 1959" is in sale since Wednesday, January 25, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Comics\Original Comic Art\Comic Strip Art". The seller is "skeezix161" and is located in Hollywood, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Signed: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
