Harrison Fisher girls Pl.9

Harrison Fisher, an illustrious American illustrator, was born on July 27, 1875, in Brooklyn, New York City, into a family with a rich artistic heritage, as both his father and grandfather were artists. His early years were spent in San Francisco, where he nurtured his passion for drawing and received formal education at the San Francisco Art Association under the tutelage of Amédée Joullin. Fisher's career took a significant turn in 1898 when he returned to New York, embarking on a journey as a newspaper and magazine illustrator. His work for publications like the San Francisco Call and the San Francisco Examiner showcased his talent for sketches and decorative art, but it was his exquisite drawings of women that catapulted him to fame, earning him recognition as the heir to Charles Dana Gibson's legacy. Fisher's collaboration with Howard Chandler Christy and Neysa McMein as part of the 'Fame and Fortune' contest jury for Motion Picture Classic magazine in 1921/1922 marked a pivotal moment in his career, leading to the discovery of Clara Bow, the iconic 'It-girl'. His illustrations graced the covers of Cosmopolitan magazine for decades, from the early 1900s until his passing in 1934, leaving an indelible mark on the magazine's visual identity. Beyond periodicals, Fisher's artistic prowess extended to book illustrations, including the cover for George Barr McCutcheon's 'Beverly of Graustark' and works for Harold Frederic's 'The Market Place' and Jerome K. Jerome's 'Three Men on Wheels', showcasing his versatility and enduring influence in the realm of illustration.