Vignettes Of Manhattan
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This artwork by Edward Penfield, titled "Vignettes of Manhattan," is a vibrant and stylized poster designed to advertise a publication by Brander Matthews featuring illustrations. The poster features a stylish gentleman in a bold yellow overcoat and a brown hat, holding what appears to be a walking stick or possibly a small thin umbrella. His attire and demeanor suggest sophistication and an air of metropolitan refinement which neatly aligns with the urban theme of Manhattan.The background of the poster is largely composed of a deep blue color, with bold, large text in both orange and white proclaiming the title "Vignettes of Manhattan" and the author "Brander Matthews." The design elements are topped with Edward Penfield's signature in the lower right corner.Penfield's use of flat colors and strong outlines reflects the art style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly influenced by the Art Nouveau movement, which is known for its emphasis on bold, graphic lines and stylized forms. The poster does a wonderful job of drawing attention not just to the publication it advertises but also to the bustling and fashionable life in Manhattan during that era.
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Edward Penfield (1866-1925) was an influential American poster artist, considered as the father of the American poster movement. He was employed as an art editor for Harper’s Weekly, Monthly, and Harper’s Bazaar, where he made posters advertising each issue of the magazine for over seven years. His art was avant-garde with less concern for the dramatic curving lines of Art Nouveau, inspired by Japanese ukiyo-e block prints, figure drawings by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, color lithographies by Jules Chéret, and other contemporary artists. He created simplified scenes of daily life in saturated colors, including horses, cats, sports, and women’s fashion.