1962 Vintage Advertisement – Encyclopedia of World Art Invitation – Cultural Publishing Ad Featuring R. Sturgis Ingersoll – Mounted Print (17 x 24 cm)

Description

Description:

Step back into the intellectual optimism of the early 1960s with this original 1962 advertisement for the Encyclopedia of World Art. This culturally significant ad invites readers to take part in what was described as “the most exciting cultural adventure of our time” — the creation and distribution of one of the most ambitious global art references ever published.

Featured prominently in the image is R. Sturgis Ingersoll, President of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and a respected patron of the arts. Captured in an elegant and art-filled living room by photographer Arnold Newman, the ad conveys sophistication, internationalism, and reverence for fine art.

The text promotes the collaborative effort between McGraw-Hill and international scholars in Rome and New York, offering subscribers access to a limited edition, encyclopedic set on global art history.

• Date: 1962

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company

• Photographer: Arnold Newman

• Subject: R. Sturgis Ingersoll

• Size: Approximately 17 x 24 cm

• Mounting: Black cardboard mount, ready for framing or display

• Type: Original magazine advertisement (not a reprint)

This would make an ideal gift or collectible for art historians, mid-century design lovers, or those passionate about publishing history and visual culture.

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Condition Note:

This is an authentic vintage advertisement from 1962. Due to its age, minor signs of wear or yellowing may be visible, adding to its character and charm. It has been neatly mounted on black backing board (approx. 17 x 24 cm) for enhanced preservation and presentation.