Puck Christmas
1904
Frank Nankivell captures the breezy joy of winter in this vibrant cover for Puck magazine, boldly labeled 'Christmas 1899.' A fashionable woman in a sweeping green coat and oversized hat glides across the ice, looking back playfully at a bundled-up child trailing behind her. The decorative leafy border and flowing, organic lines are classic hallmarks of the Art Nouveau style, which was sweeping through design at the turn of the century. While Puck was primarily known for its biting political cartoons, covers like this showcased the stunning color lithography that made the magazine a visual treat for just 25 cents.
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