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Robert McGinnis, "The Girl On The Tower"

Location: 2011 Illustration Art
Artist: Robert McGinnis (Painter)

Location: 2011 Illustration Art
Title: Robert McGinnis, "The Girl On The Tower"*
Artist: Robert McGinnis (Painter)
Media Type: Paint - Watercolor
Art Type: Other
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 5087
Likes on CAF: 2
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 17
Added to Site: 7/29/2011

Another "want" was scratched off the list when the combination of right time, right subject matter, right craft, and right price were staring me in the face while setting up for Preview Night at CCI. I've been searching for a McGinnis for at least the last five years after I failed to buy my favorite McGinnis painting, "Chrysalis" when Mitch sold it at CCI around 2005. "Chrysalis" was the first McGinnis painting that I saw in person and the beauty and craft in that painting turned me into a McGinnis fan forever. I didn't buy it then was because I wasn't comfortable with a nude -- a decision that I regret to this day. I don't know if I will ever get over not buying that particular painting. Nonetheless, when I saw this gouache painting during preview night and held it in my hands for a few seconds, I knew that I wanted it because it immediatley "felt" right for me. Thanks go to Albert Moy for helping me out with this. It may not be my "ultimate" or the "perfect" McGinnis, but this certainly makes me more than happy. From the September 20, 1960 issue of Saturday Evening Post. "The Girl On The Tower." Gouache on board. 16 x 9 inches.

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Jon Cresswell Member Since 2010

Posted On 7/29/2011

This is a stunner you may have missed out on the one you always wanted but this has to come pretty close to perfection, glad you got it.

A. Hybsier Member Since 2003

Posted On 7/29/2011

just wow. if this is 'second best' then it's good to be second. what a beauty of a piece. congrats!

E DLS Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/29/2011

I can't say that I'm familiar with the piece you missed out on, but this one is BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations buddy!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 7/29/2011

Very nice!

Paperchaser 1968 Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/29/2011

...Gorgeous!!

J. Hiroshi Morisaki Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/29/2011

Man, she is just stunning. Congratulations.

Johnny C. Member Since 2010

Posted On 7/29/2011

Any McGinnis with a woman is a great McGinnis!! Sa-weeeeet!!!

Felix Lu Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/30/2011

A beauty. Congrats Richard!

Felix Lu Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/30/2011

BTW, I looked up "Chrysalis". While that IS a stunner...I can't say I'd necessarily choose that over this. If nothing else, this one can be hung in the home with no fear of recrimination from significant others!

Rob Stolzer Member Since 2004

Posted On 7/31/2011

Beautiful work, Richard. I didn't know that McGinnis used gouache. Such a difficult medium to work with, and he certainly handled it beautifully. Congrats!

Max C Member Since 2004

Posted On 8/1/2011

Beautiful score Richard. Once again, your taste is spectacular.

Santi Ferrer Member Since 2009

Posted On 9/1/2011

Fantastic piece,congrats.

P. Portillo Member Since 2006

Posted On 9/3/2011

This was a beautiful scratch on your wantlist. Can't stop looking at it.

Maria Coppola Member Since 2011

Posted On 12/9/2011

A classic beauty, bravo!

Mark Howland Member Since 2004

Posted On 12/30/2011

This is quite sweet. Congratulations!

Colorado Kid Member Since 2007

Posted On 1/5/2012

The simple elegance of a better day captured perfectly by McGinnis--congrats Richard!

Kristof Spaey Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/4/2013

Fabulous!

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Robert McGinnis, "The Girl On The Tower"

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