Harper’s February
1894
Edward Penfield captures a cozy, quiet moment here: a man in a sharp green suit engrossed in a book, while a rather judgmental-looking black and white cat sits beside him, seemingly waiting for attention. Created in 1894 for Harper's Monthly Magazine, this poster is a masterpiece of the American Poster Movement, blending French Art Nouveau elegance with a distinct, graphic American simplicity. Notice the 'EP' monogram in the top left—Penfield was the art director for Harper's and essentially invented this style of magazine cover art, influencing a generation of illustrators.
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