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Juliette Kida Renault
Classic 1950s Husband and Wife and Gagged Parrot, Esquire Magazine Illustration

1950s

About the Item

Juliette Kida Renault (as JKR) Esquire Magazine Illustration Original Art (Hearst, c. 1950s). "He said his first word to-day". A fixture of Esquire magazine, this piece is by prolific artist Juliette Kida Renault, also known as JKR. Classic 1950s middle-class imagery, here, with a "man in the Gray flannel suit" type coming home to find his wife complaining about a pet parrot. The parrot's beak is gagged. A caption appears on an accompanying scrap of matte board: "He said his first word today." Drybrush acrylics and opaque watercolor on board-mounted canvas. Lovely textures. Image area, 10.5" x 15". Excellent condition.
  • Creator:
    Juliette Kida Renault (American)
  • Creation Year:
    1950s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Some slight toning on the edges and subtle bend to the artist canvas board , otherwise presents very well.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385311821942
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