An original drawing of Louise Brooks by famed artist / illustrator Willy Pogány is currently for sale through Royal Books. This vintage caricature, measuring approximately 14 x 19 inches, was executed in graphite, charcoal, and pastel sometime in the early 1930s (that my best guess, as the work is undated). More information HERE.
Best known and much beloved for his illustrations for children's books, Willy Pogány is one of the great illustrators of the 20th century. Born in Hungary, his work sits besides that of Edmund Dulac, Arthur Rackham, N.C. Wyeth and others. Check out his Wikipedia page HERE.
As the sales pages notes, Pogány "worked prolifically as a sculptor, painter, portraitist, and muralist, and even briefly as a designer of stage sets and costumes. During the 1930s Pogány moved to Los Angeles, where he found employment as an art director in Hollywood—likely the time period in which this drawing was created."
This caricature was in the possession of Louise Brooks until the time of her death in 1985, when it was willed to her heirs. The Estate of Louise Brooks has had the painting in their possession for 40 years, but recently sold it to a dealer, who in turn has offered it for sale. It is a real treasure. Pictured below is a photo of Louise Brooks with the drawing which was taken by actor Roddy McDowell in 1965.
If anyone wanted to purchase it and gift it to the Louise Brooks Society, I would be ever so grateful.....
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