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About The Artist: Edward Penfield

Edward Penfield (June 2, 1866 – February 8, 1925) was a leading American illustrator in the era known as the "Golden Age of American Illustration" and he is considered the father of the American poster. His work has been included in almost every major book on American Illustration or the history of the poster. He is also a major figure in the evolution of graphic design. He was born June 2, 1866 in Brooklyn, New York to Ellen Lock Moore...