April May June 1897 calendar
1897
Edward Penfield was a pioneer of the American Art Nouveau poster style, and this 1897 calendar page captures his signature graphic charm perfectly. A blonde woman in a loose, dark dress and striped stockings cradles a calico cat, standing beside a towering, high-backed blue chair. The flat colors and bold outlines were revolutionary for the time, helping to define the visual identity of Harper's Magazine for years. It transforms a simple monthly planner into a cozy, domestic scene that you'd actually want to hang on your wall.
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