Comments on: Classic Covers: The Six Types of Fathers

By: Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:30:47 +0000

The comment on the December 14,1914 cover of the Saturday Evening Post concerning the girl kissing her father upon his return from the war, by JR is absolutely correct. The models of this fabulous painting were in fact Henry Wireman and his daughter called Teeny. Katherine Wireman did several paintings during this time that she called her war paintings. This fine woman is one of Americas least known treasures. Her paintings are a time capsule of an America we all long for. Her superb eye for detail and content puts her on the list of one of Americas’ Finest illustration artists. Amazingly she accomplished this feat while supporting her family as a illustration artist, for the Curtis Publishing Co. for over a half a century. Katherine R. Wireman was an amazing woman and I wish that I had known her.

By: JR

JR — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:38:56 +0000

RE: Soldier and Daughter by K. R. Wireman – the models for this illustration are believed to be KRW’s husband (Henry) and daughter (Teeny). If you like KRW’s work, the Delaware Museum of Art is planning an exhibit featuring many of her works.

By: Frank James Davis

Frank James Davis — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:24:51 +0000

Amusingly heartwarming half-dozen depictions.
Only one type of good father, though–the kind who deeply loves his wife and children and is always there for them.