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February 16, 2008

Jim Flora's Manhattan

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The late artist Jim Flora, perhaps best recognized for his album cover art in the 1940s and '50s, was also known for his commercial art, illustrations, paintings, woodcuts and prints. The above is "a limited-edition, archival-quality fine art print of a 1954 Jim Flora hand-tinted woodcut entitled Manhattan." There were 5 of these prints selling on eBay (only 25 were made), but they sold out quick! Here's the seller's description of the coveted work:

The cityscape depicts New York in its 1950s glory, including a number of gotham landmarks such as the Empire State Building, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Madison Square Garden, the Statue of Liberty, famous theaters and legendary musical bistros, Washington Square arch, subways, taxis, horse-drawn carriages and tourists.
Flora is quoted as saying that all he wanted to do was "create a little piece of excitement," and we think he nailed it with this one. You can purchase original artwork by Jim Flora on this website, which also offers prints for $175. [via Boing Boing]

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That artwork makes me flash on Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol. I have to google him to see if he was involved my any way.

 
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