Miss spring, artist
1911
Frank Arthur Nankivell brings the season to life on this April 1911 cover of *Puck* magazine. Here, 'Miss Spring' is depicted as a barefoot artist in a flowing gown and blue hat, standing on a crate to paint pink blossoms onto a tree while a robin watches. It's a whimsical take on the arrival of the season, suggesting that spring is a masterpiece being actively created. While *Puck* was famous for sharp political satire, this cover highlights the magazine's softer, Art Nouveau aesthetic, and you can even spot Nankivell's signature on the bench below the canvas.
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