GEARY, Clifford, (American, 1916-2008): State Fair Ploughing Competition, Oil/Canvas, 24'' x 30'', signed lower right, painted frame, 28'' x 34''. American illustrator,[2] noted for illustrating science books and science fiction novels, especially Robert A. Heinlein's ''juvenile series'' published by Scribner's from 1948 to 1956, he also exhibited with the Salmagundi Club.