Richard Williams Mid-Century Watercolor on Paper Advertisement Illustration

Item Details

Richard F. Williams (American; 1908 – 1981)
Untitled, mid 20th century
Watercolor on paper
Unsigned

A mid 20th-century watercolor painting on paper by listed American portraitist and illustrator Richard F. Williams (1908 – 1981). This work features an advertising illustration of young professionals working on typewriters in an office. Unsigned, the work is not matted and remains unframed. A short bio of the artist is included to the verso.

Richard Williams was both a successful commercial artist and fine artist for decades. He graduated from the Buffalo School of Fine Arts and began creating advertising art for newspapers, and later, for advertising agencies. He was commissioned by The Society of Illustrators and was a member of multiple art organizations including the Hudson Valley Art Association, the American Artists’ Professional League, and the New Rochelle Art Assiciation, among others. Later in life, he pursued a career in fine art and became known for his portraits, but also gained recognition for his landscapes and still lifes.

Condition

- lacerations present to lower margin of paper; adhesive residue and paper remnants throughout paper margins.

Dimensions

- measurement of paper size.

Item #

18DCC482-015