ROBERT MAGUIRE (American, 1921-2005). Hot Kiss of Youth, paperback cover, 1963. Gouache on board. 24 x 15 in.. Signed lo...

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ROBERT MAGUIRE (American, 1921-2005)
Hot Kiss of Youth, paperback cover, 1963
Gouache on board
24 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Arthur Adlon's novel, The Hot Kiss of Youth, Beacon Books #B-667X, 1963. This painting also appears on page 53 of the book Dames, Dolls and Gun Molls: the Art of Robert A. Maguire by Jim Silke, Dark Horse Books, 2009.

"Sophisticated 42 year old Sylvia Meredith did not ask for the hot kiss of youth -- she demanded."

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