Pruett Carter (1891-1956) - Front Seat Kisser - Original Magazine Illustration Art - Oil on Bristol Paper P3280

He's bringing her home from a wonderful party, and this is the right moment. The first kiss. But, as with all of Pruett Carter's work, there is complexity, the beginning of a conflict to come, maybe sooner rather than later. She is ethereal, pale, really exquisite. Though perfectly groomed, he's a bit of a roughneck, even in his tuxedo, the rakish bow tie coming loose, the kiss more passionate, even animal. Pretty exciting stuff for the reader. The painting comes to us from the estate of the daughter of the attorney who was left in charge of the artist's estate. Note on back identifies the artist. Frame measures 18" x 21 1/4", the painting itself measures 10 1/2" x 13 1/2". Studied under Walter Biggs. As art director for Good Housekeeping,  Pruett Carter gave himself his first illustration assigment. WWI service. Returned to a 40-year career, in demand for Ladies' Home Journal, McCall's, Good Housekeeping, American Magazine, Collier's, Pictorial Review. Advertising assignments were num