Woman Holding Dog And Stuffs
Technique: Giclée quality print
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This painting by Edward Penfield portrays a woman dressed in a bright yellow overcoat and a hat with a blue ribbon. She has a cheerful expression and is looking off to one side with an air of relaxed confidence. The woman is holding a small, well-groomed dog, possibly of a hunting breed given its markings, cradled lovingly in her left arm. In her right arm, she carries several objects that suggest she might be traveling or returning from a trip – notably a rug and what appears to be a rolled-up blanket tied with a string, both showing parts of traditional patterns.Another interesting detail is the guitar case she is holding, which features travel labels, one prominently displaying "Home Sweet Home," adding a personal touch that implies perhaps a fondness for music or the return from a musical journey. The vibrancy of the colors used in her coat and accessories, against the simplicity of her skirt and the white background, draws focus to her and the items she is carrying. This painting not only captures an image but also conveys a sense of story, possibly suggesting themes of travel, comfort, and leisure during the era in which Penfield worked.
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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.