Dining Car: Paul Degen Proposed New Yorker Cover Art

A railroad car converted to a city diner is the subject of this New Yorker cover submission by Paul Degen. Although this proposed cover design lacks the characteristic strap along the left hand border, Degen did not always incorporate this element into his preliminary New Yorker covers. In subject matter, style, and composition, I see no reason to doubt that this was proposed cover art for the New Yorker.

Paul Degen, Proposed cover illustration of a "rail car" style diner for the New Yorker, detail

Paul Degen, Proposed cover illustration of a "rail car" style diner for the New Yorker

Paul Degen, Proposed cover illustration of a "rail car" style diner for the New Yorker

Paul Degen, Proposed cover illustration of a "rail car" style diner for the New Yorker

Paul Degen, Proposed cover illustration of a "rail car" style diner for the New Yorker

Paul Degen, Proposed cover illustration of a "rail car" style diner for the New Yorker, detail

Paul Degen's signature

Paul Degen's signature

Paul Degen, Proposed cover illustration of a "rail car" style diner for the New Yorker, detail

Paul Degen, Proposed cover illustration of a "rail car" style diner for the New Yorker

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Note:  I have no idea where this "rail car" style diner may have been located, or indeed whether it is still there. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who does know.

More New Yorker-related artwork from Paul Degen appears on the blog here.

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