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Lot Essay
Robert E. McGinnis (b. 1926) is a reputed illustrator, famous for thousands of paperback covers and countless movie posters. He has an innate understanding of the female form and his ability to convey a sensual elegance has made him a favourite amongst art directors.
McGinnis was an apprentice at Disney Studios before leaving to study Fine Art at Ohio State University. After serving in the Merchant Marines during the Second World War, he began a successful career in commercial illustration. He has illustrated covers for all the major publishing houses, including Dell and Signet, and for magazines such as Ladies Home Journal, Time and Saturday Evening Post. One of his first movie assignments was illustrating Audrey Hepburn for the now iconic Breakfast at Tiffany's poster. He went on to work on over 40 film campaigns, including dozens of Bond posters.
McGinnis was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1993. He is still working as a commercial artist today. One of his most recent commissions was illustrating a widely-publicized advertising campaign for Stella Artois.
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McGinnis was an apprentice at Disney Studios before leaving to study Fine Art at Ohio State University. After serving in the Merchant Marines during the Second World War, he began a successful career in commercial illustration. He has illustrated covers for all the major publishing houses, including Dell and Signet, and for magazines such as Ladies Home Journal, Time and Saturday Evening Post. One of his first movie assignments was illustrating Audrey Hepburn for the now iconic Breakfast at Tiffany's poster. He went on to work on over 40 film campaigns, including dozens of Bond posters.
McGinnis was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1993. He is still working as a commercial artist today. One of his most recent commissions was illustrating a widely-publicized advertising campaign for Stella Artois.
PLEASE SEE FRONT COVER ILLUSTRATION