Whitman's Chocolates advertisement; "A woman never forgets the man who remembers."

Whitman's Chocolates advertisement; "A woman never forgets the man who remembers."

Prohaska, Ray

10" x 14"

Whitman's Chocolate advertisement depicting a soldier presenting a box of chocolates to a young woman for Easter. The advertisement is unusual in that the only reference to the war is the man's uniform.

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Ray Prohaska (1901-1981) Born Gracia Josef Prohaska in Montenegro (former Yugoslovia), Prohaska was an illustrator for over 40 years and had considerable influence as a teacher (Art Students League). He produced story art for Delineator, Woman's Home Companion, Saturday Evening Post, Good Housekeeping, Colliers, McCall's, Redbook, and Ladies' Home Journal.. Among his advertising work, his paintings for Whitman's Chocolates during WW2 are notable stand outs. In 1972, he was inducted into the Society of Illustrator's Hall of Fame.

http://www.americanartarchives.com/prohaska.htm

For additiona commentary on his work, see:

http://rayprohaska.blogspot.com/

1943-04-21

Prohaska, Ray

Time, Inc.

Life (Chicago, Ill.)