American Illustrator Bob Ziering Portrait. Alfred Hitchcock For Readers Digest

Description: For sale is an original portrait illustration by the well-known American illustrator Robert "Bob" Ziering. (1932 - Ziering illustrated for a literal who's who in the world of advertising and print magazine illustration brands and firms. Here he depicts a stoic portrait of the legendary English film director Alfred Hitchcock (1899 – 1980) who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. Ziering captures the film legend's half length portrait in a poignant pose with hands clasped together gazing off to the viewers left. Done in very fine detail with an exceptional rendering of Hitchcocks' likeness. This portrait was illustrated for Readers Digest magazine. Inscription on the reverse of the bainbridge illustration board has a date of May with the year 1973 with the signature. In addition it has the page information for the magazine. Titled: Alfred Hitchcock: Master of Menace. A wonderful illustration by a prolific illustrator FRAMED BUT HAVING NO GLASS Condition: Overall good. Measurements - Framed - 26 1/2" x 25" Illustration Board - 21 1/4" x 20" Sight Size - 19" x 17 3/4" Bob Ziering, born in 1932, is an American artist and illustrator from New York who studied at The High School of Music & Art, and the New York University. His influences include J. M. W. Turner and Francis Bacon. Prior to beginning his career in illustration, he enlisted in the US Air Force, moving through the ranks as a lieutenant, and training instructor before becoming base artist, illustrating training aids, books, and painting portraits of senior officers. Following his work in the military, Bob studied at The School of Visual Arts under Ivan Chermayeff and Bob Gill before freelancing. He produced work for the Reader's Digest, and also became business partner and artist's representative for Rahl Studios. His client list has included The Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Opera, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Simon & Schuster, Disney, and Cirque du Soleil. He has won several awards from The International ANDY Awards, and his work has been exhibited in presidential libraries, and exhibitions including Audart's "Art & Technology Circus," and exhibits by the Society of Illustrators. In 2004, Ziering exhibited "Secret Sex: The Unknown Erotic Drawings of Bob Ziering," compiled of thirty-five years of personal, gay, erotic art. Ziering was also a founding member of the Graphic Artists Guild.

Price: 750 USD

Location: Kingston, New York

End Time: 2025-01-12T17:58:17.000Z

Shipping Cost: 20 USD