1913 Motor Age Magazine Cover poster – Clinton Pettee

1913 Motor Age Magazine Cover poster 1913 Motor Age Magazine Cover poster by Tarzan artist Clinton Pettee This original painting by Clinton Pettee of a young elegant couple in a bright yellow 1910s era roadster was used as the cover art for the August 17, 1913 issue of Motor Age magazine, America’s longest running automotive professional trade magazine. This 1913 Motor Age Magazine Cover poster is a piece of automotive history, capturing the excitement of the early days of motoring. The painting depicts a couple enjoying a leisurely drive in their stylish roadster. The car is a beautiful example of the brass era, with its bright yellow paint and gleaming brass fittings. The dapper couple is dressed in the height of fashion for the time, and they appear to be having a wonderful time. This 1913 Motor Age Magazine Cover poster was created by Clinton Pettee, a prolific artist, and his work appeared in many popular magazines of the time, including Munsey’s Magazine, The Argosy, The All-Story, Cavalier, All-Story Cavalier, and Short Stories. In 1912, Pettee created the cover illustration for the October issue of The All-Story magazine, which featured the world’s first published image of Tarzan. This cover became one of the most iconic images in pulp magazine history, and it helped to launch the Tarzan franchise. Today that magazine is considered by collectors as the most valuable of all pulp magazines, with a copy selling for almost $60,000, over a decade ago. Pettee continued to create illustrations for pulp magazines throughout the 1910s and 1920s. He also illustrated novels, such as Cragg’s Roost (1912), Darkness and Dawn (1914), The Unseen Hand (1918), and The Other Side of the Wall (1919). Pettee’s work was also published in slick magazines, such as The Literary Digest, Judge, Scientific American, and Motor Age. He was a versatile artist, and he was able to adapt his style to a variety of different subjects. Clinton Pettee  is considered to be one of the most important illustrators of the pulp magazine era. The 1913 Motor Age Magazine Cover poster is a highly collectible item.  When the original artwork for this August 7, 1913 Motor Age Magazine Cover came up for auction in 2011, it was estimated to be worth between $20,000 and $50,000. The 1913 Motor Age Magazine Cover poster is a valuable piece of automotive history. It is a reminder of the early days of motoring, when cars were still a novelty and people were excited about the possibilities of this new technology. The artwork is also a beautiful example of Clinton Pettee’s work, and it is sure to be appreciated by collectors of automotive and pulp magazine art. Original Motor Age Magazines are becoming increasingly rare and valuable. Their unique blend of automotive history and artistic expression makes them highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. To ensure that this piece of automotive heritage can be enjoyed by a wider audience, we offer high-quality reproduction posters that capture the essence of the original artwork. These giclée reproductions look superb and are a more affordable option for those who wish to own a piece of automotive history without breaking the bank. This poster would appeal to collectors of automotive memorabilia, art enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the beauty and innovation of the early days of motoring. It can be displayed in a variety of settings, including homes, garages, offices, or man caves. Order your reproduction 1913 Motor Age Magazine Cover poster today.