Edward Penfield
American painter, illustrator, 1866–1925
As art director for Harper and Brothers, Edward Penfield designed a series of posters to advertise Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, creating a unified marketing campaign in a signature style. Penfield's posters were popular during the so-called Poster Craze of the 1890s. His designs were generally bold with simple shapes and limited but eye-catching color palettes.
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American painter and illustrator, 1857–1926
American artist and illustrator, 1856–1943, born in England
American illustrator and painter, 1867–1944
American illustrator, 1882–1959
American painter and illustrator, 1870–1966
American painter and illustrator, 1871–1954
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American illustrator and stage designer, 1884–1962
American poster artist and illustrator, 1886–1981
