Vintage Calendar

The artwork titled "Vintage Calendar" by Edward Penfield features a distinctively stylized illustration combined with a functional calendar layout for the months of April, May, and June. The visual focus of the painting is a woman holding a sizable, brightly colored cat. The woman, depicted in a profile view, has long blonde hair adorned with a red flower. Her dress is simple and ostensibly textured, extending with a wide, flowing silhouette that adds a sense of movement to the piece.She stands beside a large, tall blue chair detailed minimally, which gives a stark contrast to the warmer hues of her attire and the cat. The background is plain, directing all attention to the subjects and the calendar below them.The calendar itself is neatly arranged, occupying the lower third of the artwork, with each month displayed in a horizontal format beneath the illustration. The days and dates are clearly marked, providing a straightforward, utilitarian aspect that complements the artistic elements above.Edward Penfield, known for his poster art and contributions to the graphic arts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often combined images with text in a manner that was both decorative and functional. This painting is a charming example of how art and practical design can merge, reflecting Penfield’s clean and modern aesthetic approach.