Scribner’s for October

1907

Edward Penfield captures the vibrant energy of Spain in this 1907 cover for Scribner's Magazine. A dancer in a sweeping yellow and green gown commands the center of a sunlit courtyard, her skirt flaring out as a violinist plays from the shadows below. The bold typography announces 'Spanish Impressions' and even features an article by Theodore Roosevelt, making it a fascinating snapshot of early 20th-century American pop culture. Penfield was a master of poster art, and his use of flat colors and dynamic composition perfectly encapsulates the Art Nouveau style of the era.

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