Artist Barbara Samuels “Risky Business” Rope Walk Skyscraper Print Ad 1991 1990s
This 1991 illustration by artist Barbara Samuels depicts a wide-eyed businesswoman in a red suit tightrope-walking a wire strung between two skyscrapers, briefcase and purse swinging as she balances high above city traffic. The whimsical, off-kilter perspective gives the piece a playful sense of vertigo.
- Illustrator Barbara Samuels is credited for this whimsical high-rise scene
- Exaggerated skyscraper perspective creates a dramatic sense of height and risk
- Bold red power suit and pearl jewelry give the figure a polished, corporate look
- Tiny city street below is packed with colorful, miniature cars and buildings
- A fun find for collectors of vintage editorial or whimsical illustration art
- Measure approximately 8" x 11"
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