Midsummer Number

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"Midsummer Number" by Edward Penfield is a distinctive artwork that beautifully captures a serene and somewhat introspective moment. The scene unfolds on a porch or outdoor setting, highlighted by elements that convey a lovely summer evening. Two figures are presented in a composition that balances detail with minimalistic styling.On the left, a man sits dressed in traditional late 19th to early 20th-century attire. He appears to be wearing a suit and bowler hat and holds a walking stick, suggesting a formal or genteel status. His posture, slightly leaning forward, indicates interest in his companion, yet also a relaxed demeanor.On the right, a woman holding a banjo is depicted in an elegant white dress and sporting a fashionable hat with what appears to be a feather. Her stance—upright and slightly turned away—suggests she might be preparing to play the banjo or responding to the man's presence. Her silhouette is striking against the setting, and she conveys representation of leisure enjoyed in society during this era.Between these two figures, the stark, round, red sun hangs low on the horizon, doubling as a reflection in the water below and adding a vibrant splash of color to the otherwise muted palette.

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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.