Sketches Series, 1930s-1960s and undated
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Sketches, drawings and paintings done by Orr at various stages in his career. The series is arranged into two subseries: Billboard and Poster Designs and Non-Advertising Sketches. The Billboard and Poster Designs subseries contains around 400 sketches of billboard designs, organized by product type and brand name. The Non-Advertising Sketches category contains sketches and drawings, along with a few small paintings, that provide a glimpse into the range of Orr's interests as an artist as well as revealing something of his artistic method. There are numerous studies of male and female forms and faces, caricatures, still life drawings, along with street scenes and backdrop art for outdoor advertising. Also included is a copy of a Vanity Fair cover which Orr did in 1935, and several illustrations for the book jackets of popular novels. Arranged alphabetically. Oversized materials have been removed to Oversize Folders 2-9.
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