Edmund (Emsh) Emshwiller (American, 1925-1990). Framed, unpublished science fiction digest cover, circa 1959. Gouach...

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Edmund (Emsh) Emshwiller (American, 1925-1990)
Framed, unpublished science fiction digest cover, circa 1959
Gouache on board
15-1/2 x 11 inches (39.4 x 27.9 cm) (sight)
Signed lower left

Based on the image, this classic science fiction painting very well may have been intended for the final December 1959 issue of Super-Science Fiction, but the title ended prior to the issue being published.


More information about Emsh. See also: Emshwiller, Edmund "Emsh", Ed Emshwiller, Edmund (Emsh) Emshwiller Artist.



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