FRANCO ACCORNERO (1938-2020) Western romance novel. Cover illustration for an unknown romance novel, circa 1980. Acrylic on board. 20 x 30 inches. Signed "Franco" in center left image.
For over 50 years, Franco Accornero produced thousands of romance novel covers, working with major romance publishers like Dorchester, Harlequin, Bantam, and Dell. Accornero is known for having managed all aspects of cover design, from setting up scenes to arranging models, costumes, and props. He meticulously adjusted poses and lighting to achieve the most dramatic effects, often using a wind machine for the flowing hair look.
