Howland, Mark :: Frank Godwin

Frank Godwin Texaco 1943 Magazine Advertisement

Artist: Frank Godwin (Painter)

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Frank Godwin Texaco 1943 Magazine Advertisement Comic Art

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Title:	Frank Godwin Texaco 1943 Magazine Advertisement
Artist:	Frank Godwin (Painter)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	3,418
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	8/26/2016
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I�m still learning about Frank Godwin. Influenced by Flagg and Gibson, Godwin in turn influenced such greats as Williamson and Frazetta.

Although he might be best known for his Connie and Rusty Riley strips, Godwin did it all including numerous magazine advertisements and book illustrations. He worked in all media as well, including pen and ink, gouache, and oils.

Here is a very nationalistic ad Godwin painted for Texaco. The ad saw print in many of the country�s top magazines in 1943 including Life Magazine. Although his signature does not appear on this print ad, Texaco so recognized Godwin�s genius that he became one of the few illustrators the company allowed to sign his work.

Additional images show the ad copy as well as some provenance on the back of the painting. The composition is so stunning that Al Williamson copied it for a comic book splash called, �The Jungle.�

Thanks again, Doug.

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	Mark Howland Premium Gallery Owner
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Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 8/26/2016

Very nice!

Brett B
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 8/26/2016

Awesome piece Mark! You cannot go wrong with some of history's best illustrators and Godwin is right up there among them. Great example of his rare color work as well!

David K
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 8/26/2016

This is outstanding!!!

Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 8/26/2016

Nice addition to your collection. We were fortunate to have an illustrator/artist of Godwin's skill dabble in comics. I have always liked this painting. A good choice.

Thomas Ward
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 8/27/2016

Very nice! He also did some very nice Coca-Cola ads as well, along with a million other things he did well at!

Jerry C.
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 12/22/2016

WOW! So gorgeous! Just love the colors! Big envious congrats!

George Hagenauer
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 8/30/2019

one of my favorite ads from the war years

Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 1/5/2021

This is a great illustration,I have a few of his illustrated classics! A great score here Mark.

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