Robert Branham (American, 1926-2012) original pen and watercolor on illustration board architectural rendering of Playboy's Weekend Hideaway.

This illustration appeared on pp. 48-49 of the April 1959 issue of Playboy magazine with the caption,"The hideaway comprises separate but integrated areas: center is the livingroom with glass walls facing lake and pool; at top is guest wing, two steps up from livingroom, with glass wall cantilevered over pool, private patio and bath; bottom is master's wing, four steps up from livingroom and providing sleeping and dressing areas, lounging area with glass wall facing lake and sun deck cantilevered over the water, divided bath, private patio above pool. The indoor-outdoor feel of the hideaway is accentuated by the fact that there is no "entrance door" as such, access being through sliding glass panels facing lake or pool; and also by the use of a continuous stretch of cast tiling comprising poolside and livingroom floor. Sun-worshippers' haven is the decked roof of the livingroom, with canvas shields to assure privacy."

Sight: 23 x 16 inches; Framed: 31.25 x 24 inches

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