Grattan Condon. 1887-1966. American.
Illustrations for "The Paradise Crater," Blue Book Magazine, (August 17, 1945).
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[Futuristic Helicopters.] Conte crayon. 9 3/4 x 7. Initialed, lower right. Framed and glazed. $425.
[Futuristic Aircraft.] Conte crayon. 11 1/4 x 7. Initialed, lower center. Framed and glazed. $425.
Grattan Condon was born in Eugene, Oregon, and studied at the Los Angeles School of Art and Design, and the Art Student League of Los Angeles. His teachers included Walter Biggs and Lewis Daniel. An illustrator, painter and educator, Condon was a member of the Society of Illustrators and the Salmagundi Club in Manhattan. He is best known for his illustrations of World War I stories. Many of his illustrations were done in charcoal, and have a freely-drawn effect. He was a regular contributor to The Saturday Evening Post and The Ladies' Home Journal.
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