Harper’s September
1890-1907
Edward Penfield captures the relaxed vibe of late summer on this iconic 1897 cover for Harper's Magazine. A stylish young woman lounges in a bright red rocking chair on a wooden porch, clutching a book and sporting a bold yellow hat with a blue tie. As a pioneer of American poster art, Penfield essentially invented the modern magazine cover with his flat, graphic style, transforming these publications into collectible art pieces that people actually wanted to display in their homes.
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