"Petrograde Consignment" - Artiest: Ron Lesser

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The Style: His work for major publishers like Dell, Bantam, and Avon typically utilized oil on panel or board, characterized by realistic figure illustration and strong, narrative lighting.

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Recognition: His "Petrograd Consignment" cover stands out in his decades-long career, earning him official recognition from the Society of Illustrators. His overall body of work has recently been archived and celebrated in multi-volume retrospective books like The Art of Ron Lesser.

 - - - Society of Illustrators 23 - Award of Excellence - - -  
Artist: Ron Lesser, Art Director: Bruce Hall, Publisher: Dell Publishing, Category: Book

"Petrograd Consignment" is a piece of book cover artwork painted by the prominent American illustrator Ron Lesser for the Dell Publishing Company.

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The piece is highly regarded in the illustration community and won the Society of Illustrators "Best Show" award in 1980.

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