Playboy | Arv Miller Mr. Playboy (Stag Head Replacement) Gouache Drawing
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Arv Miller (American, 20th century), "From a Stag to a Rabbit: The Birth of Mr. Playboy," December 1953, original pen, ink and gouache drawing with revisions.
Sight: 12.75 x 11.25 inches; Framed: 24 x 21.5 inches
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Hugh Hefner planned to call his magazine Stag Party, but before the first issue debuted, Stag magazine claimed trademark infringement. Unwilling to lose time in litigation, he changes the name to PLAYBOY and chose a new symbol. Cartoonist Arv Miller then transformed his stag into a Rabbit and the world's most dashing hare, Mr. Playboy was born. This iconic Artwork appeared on the inside cover of the very first issue. This piece comes together with a reproduction image of the stag's head illustration side by side with the revised image.
Sight: 12.75 x 11.25 inches; Framed: 24 x 21.5 inches
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Playboy | Arv Miller Mr. Playboy (Stag Head Replacement) Gouache Drawing
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