Edward Penfield (1866–1925) left an indelible mark on American artwork and design, shaping the visible tradition of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Recognized for his daring, simplified model and mastery of flat colours, he captured the spirit of the “Golden Age of American Illustration.” Penfield’s gorgeous contributions to magazines like Harper’s Weekly and The Century Journal earned him widespread recognition and affect. His work not solely outlined the inventive tendencies of his time but additionally bridged the worlds of economic promoting and graphic design. A member of the “Society of Illustrators,” Penfield’s legacy is well known by his timeless Harper’s Journal covers from the Nineties, which proceed to encourage designers at this time.
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