RAFAEL DE SOTO (American, 1904-1987). New Detective, pulp cover, January 1948. Oil on board. 22.75 x 17.75 in.. Signed l...

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RAFAEL DE SOTO (American, 1904-1987)
New Detective, pulp cover, January 1948
Oil on board
22.75 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of the pulp, New Detective, January 1948. It was also used on the cover of a British pulp, Detective Tales, May 1957.

This piece was reproduced as figure 38 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.

From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

More information about RAFAEL DE SOTO. See also: De Soto, Rafael, Rafael De Soto Artist.

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