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For sale is a rare pair of original paintings by Benjamin Jorj Harris (1904–1968), a noted American illustrator and painter celebrated for his refined depictions of women in a style blending Art Deco elegance with mid-century modern sensibility.
One painting shows a young woman delicately embroidering at her lap, wearing a pearl necklace.
The other depicts a woman at her vanity mirror, placing a pink flower in her hair.
Medium: Watercolor & airbrush on heavy art paper.
Technique details: Softly blended skin tones achieved through airbrush, with fine brush details such as eyelashes and highlights hand-applied in opaque white pigment.
Size (approx.): 17 x 21\" each, including vintage wood frames
The glass from one of the frames is missing
About the Artist:
Benjamin Jorj Harris was an American illustrator whose work appeared in magazines, advertising, and collectible fine art prints in the 1940s–1960s. His graceful, idealized portraits of women epitomized mid-century taste and remain highly collectible today. Original paintings by Harris are much harder to find than reproductions, making this pair a rare opportunity..
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Benjamin Jorj Harris, vintage art print, mid-century modern, Art Deco, 1940s wall art, retro boudoir, framed portrait, collectible vintage décor
