Margaret Brundage Painting Pulp Art March 1937 cover Weird Tales

Description: "After" Unvalidated artist, hand painted "copy" of illustrator Margaret Brundage (1900-1976) 1937 Weird Tales cover. 26x20 inches framed size. Signature at lower left. - Offers accepted - Shipping is UPS packed and insured Minimal cost $80 to 120.00 - depending on location Domestic US only --- Magazine cover is for example and is not included --- Supporting information Margaret Brundage was a pivotal figure in the world of pulp fiction illustration, renowned particularly for her work on the covers of "Weird Tales," a leading fantasy and horror magazine of the 1930s. Born Margaret Hedda Johnson on December 9, 1900, in Chicago, she became one of the most recognized artists of the pulp era due to her distinctive style and provocative imagery.Career and Influence: Early Life and Training: Brundage studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. She began her professional career in fashion illustration before turning to pulp art due to the economic pressures of the Great Depression. Her work often depicted women in peril, capturing the sensationalism that pulp magazines were known for.Pulp Artwork: Brundage's most famous contributions were to "Weird Tales," where she illustrated 66 covers between 1933 and 1945. Her illustrations were notable for their use of pastels, which gave her work a unique, soft yet dramatic quality. Her art frequently featured scantily clad women, often in scenarios of bondage or peril, which stirred both admiration and controversy. Her ability to depict the erotic and macabre made her covers memorable and influential in the genre. Public Reaction and Legacy: Initially, to avoid the shock of having a female artist behind such risqué content, she signed her work as "M. Brundage," leading many to assume the artist was male. Once her gender was revealed, it sparked further debate about the appropriateness of her art, particularly from a female perspective. However, her work has since been reevaluated, and she's now celebrated as a trailblazer for women in the male-dominated field of pulp art. Her influence is seen in modern fantasy and horror art, with artists like Frank Frazetta acknowledging her impact.Later Life: After "Weird Tales" moved its operations from Chicago to New York in 1938, Brundage's direct involvement with the magazine decreased due to the logistical challenges of shipping her pastel artwork. She continued to draw and paint, often appearing at science fiction conventions and local art fairs until her death in 1976. Despite her later years being marked by relative poverty, her original artworks now fetch high prices at auctions, testament to her enduring legacy in the art world.Cultural Impact: Brundage's art not only defined the visual aesthetic of "Weird Tales" but also influenced how women are portrayed in fantasy and horror genres. Her depictions of strong, albeit often imperiled, female characters have sparked discussions about gender roles in fiction.For those interested in a comprehensive look at her work, books like "The Alluring Art of Margaret Brundage: Queen of Pulp Pin-Up Art" by Stephen D. Korshak and J. David Spurlock provide in-depth analysis and a gallery of her illustrations.

Price: 500 USD

Location: Spring Hill, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-24T02:49:10.000Z

Shipping Cost: 100 USD