JOHN GANNAM (1907-1965)
Talking to private detective, circa 1950s ...

Talking to private detective, circa 1950s Gouache on board 30,5x48 cm
American painter and illustrator who worked for popular magazines. Gannam realized watercolor series for advertisements inspired by Edward Hopper and Winslow Homer. His main works were dedicated to sheets and blanket commercials. In fact, he managed to portray deep and emotional relationships between housewives and their new blankets. He also painted many flower watercolors in his free time.