Deckside Backgammon

Name/Title

Deckside Backgammon

Entry/Object ID

BG-2024.0385

Description

This is the original painted illustration reproduced as the cover for 'Nation's Business' magazine of July 1950. The artists draws upon a reference photo of a couple playing backgammon the deck of the 'Conte di Savoia' luxury liner in the early 1930's. The painting sold at online auction to Bill Davis, and purchased for this Collection in 2023.

Artwork Details

Medium

Gouache

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Sequence

Other Number

1950_06

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Notes

Magazine edition

Notes

Reference photo