Large Set of Vintage First Ed. AMERICAN ARTIST Magazine

1937 - 1975 Large Set of First Ed. AMERICAN ARTIST Magazine | Publisher: Billboard Productions, 1931 | Largest single set of rare American Artist Magazines | American Artist was founded in 1937 under the name "Art Instruction" by the two architectural draughtsmen Ernest Watson and Arthur Guptill. Their founding mission was practical, didactic, and businesslike. The first decades of the magazine spotlighted both easel painters and illustrators. The articles were usually based on studio visits, and the discussion always included process and professionalism as well as philosophy. American Artist helped popularize Andrew Wyeth, Robert Vickrey (below), Tom Nicholas, Richard Schmid, and even Frank Frazetta, who had a cover feature in 1976. For many artists, an article or a cover feature cemented their reputation. The magazine was bought and sold by various large media companies, starting with Billboard, and later Nielsen and Interweave, and most recently F+W Media.Date1937 - 1975Condition ReportVery good vintage conditionProvenancePrivate Nashville, TN Collection by Descent from Original Subscriber