{"title":"Primates","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrimates have a long history as subjects in commercial illustration, partly because their expressions and postures invite the kind of comic anthropomorphism that sells magazines, and partly because they genuinely fascinate. Lawson Wood built much of his career on this territory in the 1930s and 1940s, turning chimpanzees and monkeys into recurring characters with real personality. The period originals shown here come from that tradition of illustrated humor and natural curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wissembourg-gorilla-no204-1880","title":"Wissembourg, Gorilla N°204","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorilla with a top hat… why not? This extraordinary 19th-century French stone lithograph was printed by the renowned C. Burckardt \u0026amp; Cie in Wissembourg, Alsace during the 1880s. It belongs to a delightful series of large-format carnival and fairground panels that featured an eclectic mix of animals, comical characters, and satirical figures rendered in vivid color and fluid linework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese panels were used to decorate traveling circuses, games, and sideshow attractions across France, designed to entertain and intrigue with their mix of humor and absurdity. The gorilla here, with its human-like pose and mischievous grin, captures that spirit perfectly, part curiosity, part caricature. The addition of the top hat and walking stick gives it a droll sense of civility, playing on 19th-century fascinations with both exotic wildlife and social satire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in the height of the Art Nouveau period, the work shows off the technical brilliance of Burckardt’s lithographic studio, whose prints are now highly sought after for their scale, craftsmanship, and surreal charm. Stamped No. 204, this is a rare surviving example of the whimsical artistry that once enlivened Europe’s traveling fairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50.75\" x 23.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Two sheets assembled. Conservation mounted on linen. Faint stray printer marks in outer margins. This poster consists of two sheets joined together, and is conservation mounted on linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40956005646451,"sku":"P2766","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/GORRR-m.jpg?v=1762047020"},{"product_id":"1-colliers-magazine","title":"Bonds Before Bananas- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis January 1943 Collier's cover captures a uniquely American moment as beloved British illustrator Lawson Wood's iconic Gran'pop orangutan has been enlisted in the war effort, peddling Savings Bonds from a cheerful red cart. Wood's internationally famous primate characters, rendered with their characteristic warmth and comic timing, transform patriotic duty into pure delight as a family of smaller monkeys eagerly reaches for bonds and fruit alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover represents the remarkable fusion of entertainment and propaganda that defined American media during World War II. Just weeks after the Casablanca Conference and amid the turning tide at Stalingrad, American households received this gentle reminder to support the war effort, delivered not through stern appeals but through characters they'd grown to love over decades of Wood's magazine work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of WWII ephemera, Lawson Wood illustrations, or Golden Age magazine art, this cover embodies the era's unique approach to home front mobilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617336435,"sku":"CA6781-1","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-1.jpg?v=1771098022"},{"product_id":"13-colliers-magazine","title":"Midnight Express- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful 1941 Collier's cover captures Lawson Wood at his comedic best, depicting a harried stork whose baby-delivery service has been hilariously hijacked by a quartet of mischievous apes. Wood's signature anthropomorphized primates, clad in diapers and perched precariously atop the flying bird, evoke the artist's beloved 'Gran'pop' series that charmed audiences on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the interwar years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition crackles with kinetic energy as one unfortunate ape tumbles toward a rooftop chimney, silhouetted against a luminous yellow moon. Published just months before Pearl Harbor, this cover offered American readers a moment of pure whimsy amid growing global anxiety. Wood's masterful handling of animal expressions and slapstick timing demonstrates why he remained one of the most popular commercial illustrators of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of golden age magazine illustration or anyone drawn to Wood's uniquely British brand of visual humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617369203,"sku":"CA6781-13","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-13.jpg?v=1771098020"},{"product_id":"20-colliers-magazine","title":"Loose Talk- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis November 1942 Collier's cover by British illustrator Lawson Wood masterfully blends wartime gravity with comedic charm. Wood's beloved 'Gran'pop' orangutan character gestures emphatically at a sign reading 'Loose Talk May Cost Lives' while a magnificent scarlet macaw perches above, the very embodiment of loose talk itself. The visual pun is quintessential Wood: gentle humor delivering a deadly serious message about wartime security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe timing is significant as this issue hit newsstands as American forces landed in North Africa during Operation Torch, when careless words about troop movements could genuinely cost lives. Wood's genius was making such warnings palatable through his internationally syndicated animal characters, whom readers already loved from his 'Gran'pop' series and countless magazine appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful convergence of propaganda art and commercial illustration, this cover captures the home front's peculiar blend of anxiety and determined normalcy. The autumn pumpkin adds seasonal warmth while the sage green background and rich oranges create a palette that feels both festive and urgent. A standout piece for collectors of wartime Americana or Lawson Wood's distinctive animal illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617533043,"sku":"CA6781-20","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-20.jpg?v=1771098021"},{"product_id":"16-colliers-magazine","title":"Snowy Ambush- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful 1941 Collier's cover by Lawson Wood captures his beloved Gran'pop character in peak mischievous form. The elderly orangutan, sporting his signature yellow feathered cap, careens down a snowy hillside on a red sled while his companion clings on for dear life, the culprit behind their chaos, a grinning young ape with another snowball at the ready, watches from the hilltop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood's mastery of anthropomorphic expression shines here: Gran'pop's startled indignation at the snowball impact, his passenger's grimacing determination, and the troublemaker's gleeful satisfaction tell a complete comedic story in a single frame. The January date places this cheerful scene against the backdrop of a world at war, offering American readers a moment of pure, uncomplicated joy during uncertain times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming example of Golden Age magazine illustration at its most accessible, this cover demonstrates why Lawson Wood's ape illustrations became beloved on both sides of the Atlantic. A standout piece for collectors of vintage humor illustration or anyone who appreciates masterful comic timing rendered in paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617795187,"sku":"CA6781-16","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/monkey-M.jpg?v=1772225766"},{"product_id":"17-colliers-magazine","title":"Baby Makes Three- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful 1943 Collier's cover showcases Lawson Wood at his whimsical best, depicting a multigenerational orangutan family in a heartwarming domestic scene. The bespectacled grandmother, having dropped her knitting to reach for the toddling baby, is joined by the preening young mother adorned with a flower and earrings, a perfectly observed send-up of human vanity and family dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood, the British illustrator who became internationally beloved for his anthropomorphized primates, created hundreds of such scenes that brought humor to calendars, postcards, and magazine covers throughout the early 20th century. His 'Gran'pop' series remains iconic in the world of commercial illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished during the height of World War II, this cover offered American readers a moment of levity amid wartime concerns. The magazine also featured 'Confessions of a Sourpuss' by Harold L. Ickes, FDR's famously cantankerous Interior Secretary. 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Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617893491,"sku":"CA6781-17","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-17.jpg?v=1771098021"},{"product_id":"23-colliers-magazine","title":"Flamingo Express- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust thirteen days after Pearl Harbor shattered American innocence, this Lawson Wood cover for Collier's offered readers one last moment of pure whimsy before the nation plunged into total war. Wood's beloved orangutan characters stage a gleeful takeover of an indignant flamingo, complete with makeshift rope reins and a bamboo ladder: a scene of cheerful absurdity that captures the illustrator at his most inventive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood (1878-1957) had perfected this brand of anthropomorphic comedy over decades with his 'Gran'pop' orangutan becoming a beloved fixture in British and American publishing. Here, his mastery of animal expression shines: the flamingo's affronted dignity, the rider's determined grip, the baby apes' gleeful chaos below. The vibrant grass-green background, unusual for the era, makes the pink and brown figures pop with remarkable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking artifact from the precise moment America's world changed forever, this cover bridges Depression-era escapism and wartime resolve. The headline below—'Can Berlin Take It?'—hints at the serious content within, while Wood's monkeys remain blissfully unaware of history unfolding around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325618090099,"sku":"CA6781-23","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-23.jpg?v=1771098021"},{"product_id":"24-colliers-magazine","title":"Baby Boomers- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful August 1941 Collier's cover captures Lawson Wood at his whimsical best, two orangutan mothers enjoying a stroll with their baby-filled carriages, complete with parasol and ribbons. Wood's anthropomorphized primates were beloved fixtures of interwar popular culture, their gentle humor offering welcome relief as war clouds gathered over Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British-born illustrator had perfected his primate paintings over decades, and his apes appeared everywhere from postcards to playing cards. This cover showcases his mastery: the knowing expressions, the carefully observed simian anatomy translated into human domestic comedy, the warm palette that draws the eye from any newsstand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished just four months before Pearl Harbor, this issue balanced Wood's charming cover against serious war journalism inside. A standout piece for collectors of Golden Age illustration or vintage Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. 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The creature perches on a fantastical purple branch against an expansive cerulean sky, creating a dreamlike quality that transcends mere natural history illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsia magazine served as America's window to the East during a pivotal era, offering cultured readers insight into Asian art, politics, and travel. The publication was known for commissioning sophisticated cover art that interpreted Asian subjects through a modernist lens, and this striking monkey portrait exemplifies that approach. The bold outlined masthead integrates seamlessly with the composition, demonstrating the refined graphic sensibility of 1930s editorial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of Art Deco illustration, vintage magazine art, or those drawn to the elegant interplay of animal portraiture and modernist design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.0\" x 9.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank McIntosh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44560813064307,"sku":"CA7116","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-03-28-14-09-47-01.jpg?v=1774982809"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/collections\/primates.oembed?page=6","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}