Dawn, By John Knowles Hare (1884-1947) Montclair, New Jersey

Known for his drypoint etching portraits and his magazine cover illustrations, John Knowles Hare was born in Montclair, New Jersey. He was a member of the Society of Illustrators in New York. In the early 1900s he had many magazine covers, and he also did drypoint etchings, one of the more famous being "Sympathy."

He was a member of the Society of Illustrators in New York. He is known for his "glamour girl" images, which appeared on the covers of many well-known magazines. His magazine illustrations include The Saturday Evening Post, Cosmopolitan, Woman's Home Companion, Ladies' Home Journal, Country Gentleman, as well as Harper's Weekly, Modern Priscilla, Photoplay, The American Magazine, among others. His work appeared on many calendars and postcards, as well. His images also can be seen on advertising for Palmolive Soap, Elgin Watch Co., H.W. Gossard Co.Corsets, and Packar's Shampoo. He used his wife, Gladys Granger as the model for many of his illustrations. John Knowles Hare passed away in 1947.

He was a frequent contributor of saccharine portraits of 1920s-type young women for the covers of "The Saturday Evening Post" and "The Country Gentleman". magazines.

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Wear is consistent with age and use

14.75" x 18"

4%

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