Paul Desmond Brown Polo Watercolor Painting "Bump" 1949

Item Details

Paul Desmond Brown (American; 1893- 1958)
Bump, 1949
Watercolor on paper
Signed to the lower left
Documents attached to verso

American artist Paul Brown was especially known for his illustrations of equestrian subjects, particularly polo scenes. He created illustrations and drawings for Brooks Brothers catalogs for over three decades. Some publishers that commissioned and featured Brown’s work include Peter Vischer’s POLO magazine, The Derrydale Press, Charles Scribner’s Sons, and Dodd Mead & Company, among others. He also illustrated over 100 books by various authors in addition to thirty-three books that the artist authored.

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Condition

- slight undulations and scattered foxing to the sheet; toning; scattered accretions to the glazing; minor wear to the frame.

Dimensions

- measures the frame; sight measures 11.75" W x 8.75" H.

Item #

ITMGO05841