Turkey Farm- The New Yorker

This November 1953 New Yorker cover by Ilonka Karasz offers a delightful aerial view of a bustling turkey farm on the eve of Thanksgiving. The Hungarian-born artist, who created over 180 covers for the magazine, brings her signature folk art sensibility to this charming scene of mid-century American life. Vintage automobiles line the winding drive as families arrive to select their holiday birds from the rows of turkey pens. Karasz's flattened perspective and warm autumnal palette transform a commercial enterprise into a nostalgic tableau of simpler times. The composition guides the eye from the 'Turkey Farm Drive-In' sign through the red barn and yellow farmhouse, past the busy parking area, and up into the bare-branched hills beyond. Small figures animate the scene: children playing, a yellow dog bounding across the yard, workers tending the pens. A standout piece for collectors of mid-century illustration and holiday Americana, this cover captures a vanishing tradition when families would drive to the country to choose their Thanksgiving turkey fresh from the farm. Size: 11.25" x 9.75" Condition: Very Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Some covers may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.