Antique Cigar Band Proof Drawing Prototype by Elmer W. Pirson, American Artist

Description

This listing is for an original antique cigar band proof prototype drawing by American artist, Elmer William Pirson
Pirson was an American painter, but also designed cigar bands
This piece features wonderful detail with vibrant colors of an elephant in the middle with a man on top and one standing besides it; there are also five (5) birds/parrots sitting above with trees & shrubs in the background, all which appear to be on some sort of wardrobe or cabinet
This piece measures 12 7/8" x 8 1/2"
We are not sure if the artist used watercolor, colored pencils or some other medium - but to us, it does appear to be watercolor
Biography of Elmer William Pirson:
An American Illustrator and painter, Elmer William Pirson was born in 1888 in New York.
Artistically, he is known to have studied under George Bridgman and James Earle Fraser of the Art Students League in New York City.
He was a member of the Guild of Freelance Artists.
The artist had a number of illustrations in Judge Magazine, including a cover.  Pirson maintained a studio in Rochester and Buffalo, New York, while living in Rochester, New York.
He was killed while walking by the side of a road by a hit-and-run driver,  August 23,1935.
Wonderful original Elmer William Pirson cigar band proof prototype drawing, which came directly from the Pirson family. We are not sure if the artist used watercolor, colored pencils or some other medium. This proof has some marks, pencil smudges, water-like marks, lines/marks and spots. Please view all pictures & please message with questions. Thank you!
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