Collier’s, Vol XXVII
1890-1907
This striking cover of Collier's magazine from September 21, 1901, serves as a somber tribute to President William McKinley following his assassination. Edward Penfield, a master of the American poster movement, depicts a stoic, classical figure—likely Columbia—standing guard with arms crossed over a massive eagle and the late president's portrait. The purple stars on the flowing drapery add a touch of mourning to the patriotic imagery, capturing a nation in shock just days after McKinley's death. Penfield was one of the 'Triumvirate' of American poster art alongside Will Bradley and Maxfield Parrish, helping define the visual style of the turn-of-the-century era.
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