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Wright, David - Murder Down Below, cover (Jan 1958)

Artist: David Wright (All)

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Artwork Details

Title:	Wright, David - Murder Down Below, cover (Jan 1958)
Artist:	David Wright (All)
Media Type:	Paint - Acrylic
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	84
Likes on CAF:	11 12
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	1/4/2026
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Description

This is David Wright's pulp fiction cover to Murder Down Below by James Stagg as installment 397 of the Sexton Blake library with a publicatiom date of January 1958.

The Sexton Blake Library was a story paper published by Amalgamated Press from 1915 - 1968. It featured the adventures of private detective Sexton Blake, his boy assistant Tinker and their dog Pedro. It made its debut as a pocket-sized digest on September 20, 1915 and ran uninterrupted until June 1963. After a brief hiatus, it returned in paperback format in February 1965 and ran for 45 issues until October 1968

This piece was also featured on page 179 of Terry Parker�s �Sirens: The Pin-Up Art of David Wright�, the definitive examination of David Wright�s commercial illustration and pin-up work.

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Joined:	August 2008
Last Login:	January 2026
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 1/4/2026

It's like she's staring straight into the soul of the viewer. A really alluring and intriguing cover image by Wright. The warmer colors and tones for the background and her clothing play so well off her jet black hair and red lipstick. The piece has a layered texture that practically pops off the canvas and into 3D. Congrats on this, it's a real beauty!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 1/4/2026

A classic "look back over the shoulder" pose, done so exquisitely. Those eyes are smouldering!

Duke Fleed
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 1/4/2026

You need to add a description to your Wright Gallery to explain how one person got so many amazing pieces. Was there an estate sale or what is the back story to this amazing stash. This one is as fabulous as the others and reminds me of Liz Taylor. Congrats!

Damon Wright
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 1/4/2026

Stunning. And I second the Liz Taylor comment.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 1/4/2026

It's Liz. The shoulder line and expression makes it clear cut.

Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 1/5/2026

Cheeky and alluring....that spells trouble.

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 1/9/2026

Is this from his blue period? Look at that hussy! Lol

kermy 75
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 1/10/2026

Classic Wright! Elegant 'n tantelising. Sophisticated even…

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