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December 22, 2009
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Biographical Data for Famed Illustrator and Artist Edward of Pelham
Manor
Edward Penfield is considered one of the masters of graphic design. He
was a poster artist and illustrator in the late 19th and early 20th
centuries. He lived in Pelham Manor. There is a beautiful Web site
devoted to his life and work located at
http://edwardpenfield.com/.
Below is brief biographical data for Edward Penfield published in 1913
followed by a citation to its source.
"PENFIELD, Edward, artist; b. New York, June 2, 1866; ed. Art
Students' League, New York. Art editor Harper's Magazine, Harper's Weekly
and Harper's Bazar, 1891-1901; now devotes time exclusively to
illustrating, designing and painting. Was orignator of the poster in
America, and used numerous 'textures' in reproducing his drawings that
were not attempted before in relief printing from zinc or other plates.
Designed all of the posters for Harper's Magazine, 1893-9; poster
calendars, etc. for R. H. Russell, and posters and designs for various
purposes; illustrated a number of mag. articles in color. Executed
decorations for breakfast room of Randolph Hall, Cambridge, Mass.; also
decorations for the Rochester Country Club. Author: Holland
Sketches, 1907; Spanish Sketches, 1911. Home: Pelham Manor, N.Y.
Studio: 163 W. 23d St., New York."
Source: Marquis, Albert Nelson, ed., Who's Who in America - A
Biographical Dictionary of Notable Living Men and Women of the United
States, Vol. VII 1912-1913, p. 1634 (Chicago, IL: A.N. Marquis & Co.
1913).
posted by Blake A. Bell @
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