Merry Xmas, 1921
1921
Edward Penfield, often called the 'father of the American poster,' skips the traditional snowmen and Santas for this delightfully lazy holiday greeting. A massive, golden-orange tabby cat dominates the frame, lounging comfortably on a dark surface with a look of pure indifference. The bold, flat colors and simple shapes are classic Penfield, a graphic style he popularized on the covers of Harper's Magazine. The text at the bottom reveals this was a personal Christmas card sent from his home in Pelham Manor, New York, in 1921. It's a charming reminder that even over a century ago, cats were the ultimate rulers of the household, far too busy napping to care about the holidays.
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