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Wayne Hall, Original Ink Drawing on Paper, Disappearing Brides, Signed

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Wayne Hall, Original Ink Drawing on Paper, Disappearing Brides, Signed
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Dynamic and atmospheric original ink drawing illustration by noted pulp artist Wayne Hall, created for Part III of the serialized story Disappearing Brides in the iconic pulp romance publication Love Story. The scene is richly rendered in Hall's bold, expressive crosshatching, depicting a tense, cinematic moment between three elegantly dressed figures in a refined library interior, complete with bookshelves, ornate lamp, and a large globe in the foreground. The work demonstrates Hall's mastery of dramatic composition and nuanced character interaction, hallmarks of the golden age of pulp illustration. Wayne Hall was a prolific American illustrator active during the mid-20th century, contributing to many leading popular magazines. His work was celebrated for its sharp visual storytelling, strong figure work, and ability to distill the emotional charge of a story into a single image. Collectors prize his originals both for their artistry and their historic place in American popular culture. The reverse bears an extraordinary period element: a handwritten note by Hall to Miss Ford, referencing specific narrative and visual points in the scene, and signed in full. This insider's glimpse into Hall's working process connects the art directly to its editorial origins and the collaborative world of pulp magazine production.

Artist: Wayne Hall (American 1905-1969)
Issued: c. 1940
Dimensions: 13.50"L x 19.50"H
Country of Origin: USA

Condition: Age related wear.