Hugh Joseph Ward (American, 1909-1945) The Break-In, Private Detective Stories pulp magazine cover, February 1945 Oil on canvas 30 x 21-1/8 inches (76.2 x 53.7 cm) Signed lower right This present work is one of the last the artist completed before his death, and was published the month of his passing. It is a classic example of his ability to skillfully present dramatic moments of lurid menace. A copy of the February, 1945, Private Detective magazine accompanies this lot. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
