Collier'S
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This painting by Edward Penfield, titled "Collier's," is an illustration that was used as a magazine cover for "Collier's Weekly" dated September 19, 1908. It features a young man dressed in traditional early 20th century sporting attire, standing in a relaxed posture with a golf club. The man, dressed in a soft, light-colored shirt and grey trousers, belts at his waist, appears contemplative or possibly awaiting his turn to play. His shirt is gently billowing, suggesting a light breeze.Few accessories — a fashionable striped tie and dark, sturdy shoes — accompany his casual, yet sporty look. He leans casually on his golf club, positioned on a golf course given the small pile of earth (a tee) from which his ball is perched, ready to be hit. The background is minimally detailed, featuring a strip of rough greenery, possibly indicating the edge of the golf course.The overall composition is simple but effective in conveying a moment of calm in sport, highlighting the leisurely aspects of golf that were popular among more affluent societies of the time. The use of vivid and contrasting colors in the illustration attract attention and give it a lively yet refined appearance. Penfield’s style, characterized by strong outlines and clear forms, effectively captures the relaxed, yet focused atmosphere of a golfing scene, making it an appealing image for the magazine's audience of the time.
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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.