Friedman, Ben :: Illustration Art (1) -- Golden Age Pen and Ink

Charles Hubbard Wright — Welcoming In The 20th Century (1900)

Artist: Charles Wright (All)

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Title:	Charles Hubbard Wright — Welcoming In The 20th Century (1900)
Artist:	Charles Wright (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Illustration
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	917
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	2/11/2016
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Description

Wowzers. This incredible and HUGE pen and ink piece was drawn by illustrator Charles Hubbard Wright, and shows a procession of cherubs and women welcoming in the 20th century (it is dated 1900). Wright was a well-known golden-age illustrator best known for his turn-of-the-century posters and pen and ink drawings for Judge magazine. Art measures 16" x 27", in a much larger frame.

The line work in this piece is incredible. Check out the cross-hatching at the top of the art, and the detail in the flowers and donkey. I put up additional photos to try to show the great draftsmanship, although the photos don't do it justice.

Here is what kills me about golden-age art. You can still find incredible pieces like this being sold in obscure places, with little or no appreciation for what they are. I found this being utterly ignored in an on-line auction house, and immediately recognized it as an incredible piece of art. I snapped it up quick, and couldn't be happier. Sometimes, I feel like an art archaeologist, finding hidden and discarded treasures from the past and bringing them back to light for the world (or at least me) to enjoy . . .

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Last Login:	January 2026
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Brett B
Member Since 2004

Posted on 2/11/2016

I agree Ben, there are times when quality goes unappreciated and unnoticed. Good for us I guess!

Peter P
Member Since 2009

Posted on 2/11/2016

That's amazing art Ben! Great find!

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 2/12/2016

INCREDIBLE!!!

Tom B.
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/12/2016

Gorgeous piece. May your excavations continue to prise out more treasures like this!

Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
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Posted on 2/12/2016

A spectacular piece from a long gone time of fine and thought provoking illustration. Woman are beautifully and naturally portrayed, and no one is being killed. 'Nuff said.

Will K
Member Since 2006

Posted on 2/12/2016

Amazing art from a simpler time. Although not so simple to illustrate. You've demonstrated a great eye for these things.

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