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MAHLON BLAINE

(American, 1894-1969)
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Mahlon Blaine was a prolific and influential American illustrator known for his unique and imaginative style. Born in 1894, Blaine's artistic career spanned several decades, during which he created illustrations for a wide range of publications, including books, magazines, and advertisements. Blaine's illustrations were characterized by their surreal, dreamlike quality, often featuring fantastical creatures, intricate patterns, and a striking use of color. His work was heavily influenced by his experiences with psychedelics, which he believed expanded his creative vision and allowed him to tap into the subconscious. This unconventional approach to illustration set Blaine apart from his contemporaries and helped to establish him as a pioneering figure in the field.

 

Despite his success, Blaine was a notoriously private and elusive individual, shunning the limelight and preferring to work in isolation. This enigmatic persona only added to the mystique surrounding his art, and his innovative style and unconventional approach to the medium paved the way for future generations of artists to explore the boundaries of what was possible in the world of visual storytelling.

MAHLON BLAINE ILLUSTRATION

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The Land That Time Forgot (1962)

Mahlon Blaine (American, 1894-1969)

Pen and ink w/ white highlight on paper

Cover illustration for The Land That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Canaveral Press edition published 1962

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At the Earth's Core (1962)

Mahlon Blaine (American, 1894-1969)

Pen and ink w/ white highlight on paper

Interior illustration for At the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Canaveral Press edition published 1962

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Pellucidar (1962)

Mahlon Blaine (American, 1894-1969)

Pen and ink w/ white highlight on paper

Unpublished illustration for Pellucidar by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Canaveral Press edition

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The Land that Time Forgot (1962)

Mahlon Blaine (American, 1894-1969)

Pen and ink w/ white highlight on paper

Frontispiece for The Land That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Canaveral Press edition published 1962

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