Hi mishminnow,
The illustration you are looking for was on the cover of Life
Magazine, the artist was F.X. Leyendecker, and it was titled "The
Flapper".
Here is a reproduction for sale on eBay:
"This is an 11" x 17" digital reproduction of a 1920's Life Magazine
Cover featuring a Flapper Butterfly Fairy."
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3652276285&category=28009
THE ARTIST:
The Artists of Life Magazine 1883-1936:
"F.X. LEYENDECKER (1877-1924) was always known as the younger brother
of J.C. Leyendecker. For most of his life he worked with his brother
in their studio, first in Chicago and later in New York. He was born
in Germany and studied for a time at the Academie Julian in France. He
was known for his stained glass work as well as his illustrations for
posters, magazines and advertisements. He fell victim to drugs and
died in 1924."
http://www.heraldsquarehotel.com/artists.htm
Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge;
Highlights from the Exhibition: F.X.Leyendecker -- brief bio
Life cover from 1923: "A Modern Witch":
http://www.nrm.org/exhibits/new-rochelle/highlights.html
Short bio and six illustrations:
http://nowtranslations.com/fxl.htm
BOOKS:
SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS
"The Illustrator in America 1860-2000" by Walt Reed:
(includes F.X. Leyendecker):
http://www.societyillustrators.org/museum_shop/in_america2.html
ILLUSTRATOR COLLECTOR'S NEWS
#10 - 2000/2001 "THE PRICE & ID GUIDE to JC & FX LEYENDECKER", 3rd,
edition, 7x8, illustrated and contains dates and prices of over 350 of
their SEP covers, + 100s of ads, illustrations, paper, books, etc..
Plus, F.X. Leyendecker as well.
#14 - 2000/2001 "LIFE MAGAZINES" 5"x7", 3rd edition:
"All major illustrators from 1898 to 1930s priced by name, date and
value, some of which are in the hundreds of dollars each, every issue
priced from 1936 to 1994 with descriptions of each issue and contents
of value. Stars, baseball, personalities, events, photos, articles,
special issues highlighted. Life magazine becomes a more popular
collectible with each passing year. Many new additions and high value
finds in the new issue. This guide is very valuable to any who has
access to a number of these. Important because values can vary from a
few dollars each on up, depending upon the issue."
http://www.olypen.com/ticn/
Additional Link:
IMAGES (without "Life"):
Fairy Collection:
"this image was made by F.X.Leyendecker":
http://www.fairiecollection.com/random/random6.html
The Flapper:
http://faeriefae.50megs.com/cgi-bin/i/the_flapper_f_x_leyendecker.jpg
I'm happy to have found the illustration for you. If you have any
questions, please post a clarification request before closing/rating
my answer.
Thank you,
hummer
Google Search Terms Used:
"F.X. Lyendecker"
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Flapper Butterfly
1922 "f.x. Leyendecker" "life magazine"
"LIFE MAGAZINE" back issues 1922 |
