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Gayle Porter Hoskins
“She had taken an enormous fancy to the girl” illustration for Harper’s Monthly

1910

$11,900
£8,979.80
€10,451.18
CA$16,799.60
A$16,860.68
CHF 9,831.99
MX$204,976.83
NOK 112,979.29
SEK 116,193.43
DKK 78,121.38

About the Item

Story illustration for “One of the Others” by Fannie Heaslip Lea, published in Harper’s Monthly Magazine, March 1910. This evocative winter scene evokes a palpable sense of the biting cold. Hoskins masterfully conveys the chilly atmosphere through the judicious use of a monochromatic palette, rendered in subtle variations of gray—a technique frequently employed in his illustrations for the interior pages of popular magazines. Depicting a gentleman and two women bundled in warm winter coats beside a steam engine train, the full caption reads: "She had taken an enormous fancy to the girl." This enchanting scene likely dates to 1909 or 1910, following Howard Pyle's 1907 visit to Hoskins's Chicago studio. Deeply impressed by the young artist's exceptional talent, Pyle extended an invitation to further his studies in Wilmington, Delaware, a pivotal moment that significantly advanced Hoskins's illustration career. Establishing a new studio in Wilmington, Hoskins embarked on a prolific career, becoming especially renowned for his captivating outdoor and Western scenes, which graced the covers of numerous pulp magazines published by Street & Smith. A beloved teacher throughout his life, Hoskins was a founding member of the Wilmington Society of Fine Arts. He also co-founded, alongside Frank Schoonover, the Wilmington Sketch Club, further enriching the local art community. Through his prolific artistic output and his dedication to nurturing the next generation of artists, Hoskins left an enduring legacy on the world of American illustration. Signature: Signed Lower Right
  • Creator:
    Gayle Porter Hoskins (1887 - 1962, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1910
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 33561stDibs: LU38435321101

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