Book harrison fisher drawings a sixcylinder courtship edward salisbury fieldedwardian. Photo, print, drawing american beauties harrison fisher, 1907. Mar 9, 2012 harrison fisher was born in brooklyn, nyc, 1877, but spent most of his youth in san francisco until he turned 21 years old. Saturday evening post january 15, 1910 cover a winter. Beautiful antique book with gorgeous illustrations. Harrison fisher spent his sickly childhood in lameda, california. No one can portray more of this attractiveness than harrison fisher. The american girl by harrison fisher fisher, harrison on. From harrison fisher s folio picture book celebrating the american beauty the american girl.
Harrison fisher s american girls in miniature this work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Stetson crawforda sophisticated look into the beauty through the eyes of harrison fisher, these portraits are well known, dramatic and graceful, captured with the best taste and quality of the period. At one time, harrison fisher s fisher girl was as well known as the gibson girl. Bachelor belles antique prints by harrison fisher 1908. Lot of 5 harrison fishers books american girl beauties. It disappointed me that i was deprived of rima the bird girl until adulthood, but i did learn about this female variation on tarzan and read hudsons book at a relatively early age. Fisher portrayed the american woman as an outgoing, lively personality, wealthy. Biography of harrison fisher and a description of his career and illustrations.
Harrison fisher american, brooklyn, new york 18771934 new york publisher. One small rip on the first page, but the inside pages are still in great condition. Harrison fisher paintings for sale harrison fisher art. Sorry for the video low quality please watch it in 720p for better results for more information about the book and where to buy it, click here. Large metal decor wwi vintage poster art uncle sam i want you for us army steel sign not tin 24x36 past time signs. Harrison fisher american 18751934 young lady in profile dorothy gibsonc. This original publication compiles his very best blackandwhite and color illustrations for cosmopolitan, the saturday evening post, books, and other publications. Fisher s work appeared regularly on the cover of cosmopolitan magazine from the early 1900s until his. Defining the american beauty schiffer book for designers. Stetson crawford illustrations are entitled in only seven of the art books. American beauties illustrations by harrison fisher published by dover, inc. Zoom in zoom out rotate right fit screen full expand.
Harrison fishers american girls in miniature harrison. Great collection of 5 harrison fisher books in good condition as described above and in the pictures provided. American beauties national museum of american illustration. Text page with illustration from art book american beauties. His fisher girl and, more importantly, his american girl were recognized as the epitome of feminine beauty in. Purchase the super rare postcards of harrison fisher purchase the artistsigned postcard price guide index american beauties american belles american girls in miniature the american girl bachelor belles beauties a dream of fair women. Harrison fisher girls art book published in 1914 victorian lady. Harrison fisher american beauties flip through youtube. To have realized a type in all its moods is to have accomplished the work of the true arthistorian, and as the historian of the american girl harrison fisher has neither peer nor superior. Color print, sheet 17 12 x 12 inches, faint foxing, light spot to lower right edge, otherwise very good condition. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Harrison fisher national museum of american illustration.
American girls in miniature, bachelor belles, visit the world of harrison fisher. Summary magazine illustration showing threequarter length portrait of a woman, facing left, leaning against a table and smelling a long stemmed rose in a vase. Harrison fisher s american beauties in rare dustjacket by fisher, harrison. The titles often differ between harrison fisher s book illustrations, prints, and ephemera. Called harrison fisher s american girls in miniature, the book measured 8. The remaining eight art books have untitled illustrations. American illustration divas vintage images pretty woman cosmos american girl fisher. Harrison fisher july 27, 1875 or 1877 january 19, 1934 was an american illustrator.
Magazine illustration showing threequarter length portrait of a woman, facing left, leaning against a table and. Vintage book 1912 harrison fisher s american girls in miniature illustrations harrison fisher is a favorite. The elisha whittelsey collection, the elisha whittelsey fund, 1960. Antique harrison fisher book prints lot american belles the american girl c. Fisher as perhaps americas chief portrayer of beautiful women. He then moved back to new york where he began his highly successful career as a magazine illustrator. Woman at piano 1910, watercolor on board 25 14 x 16 34, signed lower left. This book have plenty full page illustrations some in color, others in black and white of the harrison fisher girls. A lovely image of a young woman dressed for horse riding. The american girl types he has created are legion and rank mr. See more ideas about fisher, artist and gibson girl.
The american girl, bachelor belles, visit the world of harrison fisher. Harrison fisher s american beauties by fisher, harrison. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. The book is bound in cloth and boards with insert color pictures, and comes in a.
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Harrison fishers american girls miniature abebooks. Fisher made a name for himself in the history of american illustration due to his uncanny ability to paint beautiful women. Harrison fishers american girls in miniature by harrison. This very rare book features the classic work of illustrator, harrison fisher 18751934, who painted pictures of beautiful women in various moods and activities. Fisher the american girl book gibson girl harrison fisher.
Harrison fishers american beauties in rare dustjacket. The artist enjoyed enormous popularity from 1905 to 1920, serving as a judge in nationwide beauty contests and. Harrison fisher antique prints victoriana magazine. I have the motor girl, no date, lady with fan, dated 1904, lady of the lake, dated1903, lady with fan, dated 1904, a tennis champion, dated 1906. Harrison fisher s american girls in miniature reprint 1912 by fisher, harrison, 18751934 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Harrison fisher s american girls in miniature art book see more. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. American beauties antique prints by harrison fisher 1909. Antique harrison fisher prints are sought after by collectors and interior designers. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
They went on to say, the american girl is practical, adventuresome, active, and above all, attractive. Harrison fisher s portraits of healthy, poised, active, and confident women set the standard of american beauty in the early 20th century and he enjoyed a celebrity status that was unparalleled for an illustrator. Harrison fisher s portraits of healthy, poised, active, and confident women set the standard for the concept of american beauty during the early years of the twentieth century. Harrison fisher sa merican b eautiesdecorations by e. Harrison fisher is the author of american beauties 3. If you like edwardian fashion and hairstyle, youll.
Since his father and grandfather were both artists, fisher s formal art education began early. His fisher girl and, more importantly, his american girl were recognized as the epitome of feminine beauty in america during the. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Harrison fisher from american beauties 1909, girl in blue. Harrison fisher s american girls in miniature book. Charles scribners sons, november 20, 1909 number of bookplates. Harrison fishers american beauties 1909 november first. Harrison fisher was born in brooklyn, the son of hugo antoine fischer sic, and the grandson of felix xiver fisher.