The artist Austin Briggs was rightly celebrated for his masterly editorial illustrations for magazines through the 1940s and 50s. His art drew the reader right into the stories with a sense of drama and anticipation, like a good movie trailer. Somewhat ignored is the advertising work he did for clients like American Airlines, General Motors and TV Guide. The post World War era was bringing enormous changes in air travel, electronic communication and transportation. Here’s a small gallery of the work Briggs did during this period.
General Motors 1959
Gulf Oil Co. 1945
American Airlines 1950
TV Guide 1960
Gulf Oil Co. 1945
TV Guide 1960
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