Three Gringos In Central America And Venezuela
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This image, created by Edward Penfield, is titled "Three Gringos In Central America And Venezuela" and is an illustration for a book by Richard Harding Davis. The artwork notably features bold, flat colors and distinct outlines which are characteristic of Penfield's style, often associated with the Art Nouveau movement and the golden age of American illustration.In the foreground, a local woman is depicted facing us with a partially turned body, her facial expression suggesting she is engaging in conversation or calling out. She wears minimal clothing, highlighting an indigenous or tropical setting. Behind her, to the right, there are two men by a canoe. The closer figure, only partially visible, appears to be bending over into the canoe, perhaps retrieving or storing something, while the other figure is standing beside the canoe, facing towards the water.The background is simplified with stylized representations of tropical trees and a calm water body, which reflect the setting's natural environment. The design and color scheme are eye-catching, emphasizing the tropical and exotic context which was a common theme in travel literature and illustrations from that period.Overall, Penfield’s poster effectively captures a vibrant scene that invites viewers into the lush, dynamic settings of Central America and Venezuela as explored in Davis’s narratives.
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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.