Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

American, 1866-1925

One of the best of our native talents, Penfield is well-known for the decade 1891-1901, during which he was the art director of Harper's. For five of the ten years he produced posters for each month's issue of the then-popular magazine. His drawings are deceptively simple, with flat color and clear lines, but they always manage to convey class and refinement. And there's quite often a gentle touch of humor or irony, refreshing and frivolous. Penfield's posters are models of effective composition and economy of expression (Jack Rennert, PAI-XXVII, 555) When his tenure at Harper's came to an end, Penfield was free to travel, and his experiences are preserved in two books published by Scribner's, Holland Sketches (1907) and Spanish Sketches (1911), in which his graphic sense blossomed in a wealth of detail. The critic Royal Cortissoz commented: "When he made [these], he entered thoroughly into the spirit of his themes and did some of his best work... He was never the technical virtuoso alone. Humanity was always breaking into his world." - Frederic B. Taraba "We are a bit tired of the very serious nowadays, and a little frivolity is refreshing, and yet frivolity to be successful must be most thoroughly studied." So wrote EDWARD PENFIELD near the outset of his highly influential career as an illustrator, art editor, and poster artist, a career guided by keen observation, a cosmopolitan sensibility, and simplicity that belied his meticulously crafted efforts. In looking at the work of Penfield today, we find less of what strikes us as frivolous and more of a keen sense of design and composition. The Art Center Bulletin of April 1925 remembered his contribution to illustrative art this way: "To everything he produced Penfield brought his great gifts of design and draftsmanship, a wonderful sincerity that never faltered, and a beautiful humbleness of spirit." As early as 1894, just a year and a half after Penfield began a series of monthly images for Harper's , his work was heralded by Publisher's Weekly: "The advertising poster has within recent years actually soared into the regions of art." Penfield is also credited with bringing abstraction to commercial art through his boldly simplified shapes. This and other stylistic trademarks resulted from a distillation of a number of influences, including the compositional precepts and casual poses found in Japanese prints, the hand-craftsmanship of the Arts and Crafts movement, the impressionistic approach of Parisian poster-making, and British poise and directness.

Creator: Edward Penfield

Edward Penfield Harper's April 1896 Stone Lithograph Poster

$695

Edward Penfield Harper's April 1896 Stone Lithograph Poster

By Edward Penfield

Located in Sharon, CT

Edward Penfield (1866-1925) Stone Lithograph Art Nouveau Poster of The Harper's April 1896 Edition. Depicting, in characteristic beautiful color and line, a stylish couple in coats and hats. Size of image: 17 1/2" x 12 7/8". Size of paper: 17 1/2" x 12 7/8". Signed in the stone image. Condition: damages to surface due to having been folded, as tiny tear...

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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Paper

Art Nouveau French Advertising Lithograph Poster Printed by G. Delattre & Cie.

$1,950

H 40 in W 325 in D 2 in

Art Nouveau French Advertising Lithograph Poster Printed by G. Delattre & Cie.

Located in Savannah, GA

This large, colorful advertising poster is a classic French lithograph, circa 1900. and was printted by the renowned Imprimerie G. Delattre et Cie in Paris with French tax stamp visi...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Chinese Lithograph Advertisement Poster, c. 1930

$780

H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 0.125 in

Vintage Chinese Lithograph Advertisement Poster, c. 1930

Located in Chicago, IL

This advertising poster from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the craft of color lithography that was popularized in China during the econom...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Paper

Larry Clark Signed Gallery Exhibition Offset Lithograph Posters

$1,100 / set

H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.5 in

Larry Clark Signed Gallery Exhibition Offset Lithograph Posters

By Larry Clark

Located in Atlanta, GA

Larry Clark Gallery exhibition offset lithograph posters, American, circa 1996. The poster on the left is signed by the artist. They are from the famed photographer, filmmaker, and a...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Mucha, Job, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Poster, Gold, Cigarette Paper 1896

$54,743

H 26.26 in W 18.27 in D 0.04 in

Mucha, Job, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Poster, Gold, Cigarette Paper 1896

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Art Nouveau Vintage Poster dating from 1896 by Alphonse Mucha for Job, Cigarette paper. Artist: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) Tit...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Paper

French Art Deco Chimney Sweep Lithograph Poster

$1,800

H 63.25 in W 48 in D 0.5 in

French Art Deco Chimney Sweep Lithograph Poster

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Art Deco chimney sweep lithograph poster, France or Brussels, circa 1930s. It measures an impressive 63" height x 48" width. It has been professio...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

1981 Rolling Stones - American Tour Original Vintage Poster

$786

H 41.1 in W 22.6 in D 0.1 in

1981 Rolling Stones - American Tour Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

Promoting their 1981 album "Tattoo You", the Rolling Stones American Tour of 1981 was the highest grossing tour of the year, earning over $50 million. Reaching number 1 in the charts and featuring all time classics such as "Start Me Up", "Tattoo You" was a huge success for the Rolling Stones, and is regarded as one of the greatest albums of the 80s. Featuring the tongue and lips logo created by John Pasche, this beautiful poster features artwork from Doug Johnson...

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1980s American Vintage Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original French color lithograph poster for Saxoléïne by Jules Chéret, 1892

$3,600

H 49 in W 34.25 in D 0.5 in

Original French color lithograph poster for Saxoléïne by Jules Chéret, 1892

By Jules Chéret

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Vintage original French Art Nouveau color lithograph poster for Saxoléïne by Jules Chéret, 1892. Featuring Jules floor lamp model. Catalogue raisonné : Broido, "The Posters of Jule...

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

Original French color lithograph poster for Saxoléïne by Jules Chéret, 1893

$3,000

H 48 in W 34 in D 0.5 in

Original French color lithograph poster for Saxoléïne by Jules Chéret, 1893

By Jules Chéret

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Vintage original French Art Nouveau color lithograph poster for Saxoléïne by Jules Chéret, 1893. Catalogue raisonné: Lucy Broido, "The Posters of Jules Chéret," entry 947 (figure 17...

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

Vintage Chinese Lithograph Advertisement Poster, c. 1920

$980

H 30.75 in W 21.25 in D 0.25 in

Vintage Chinese Lithograph Advertisement Poster, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

This poster from the 1920s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the craft of color lithography. The poster depicts two young girls gathered by an ornate stool...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Paper

Mucha, Salon des Cent, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Vintage Poster, 1896

$50,064

H 25.2 in W 16.54 in D 0.04 in

Mucha, Salon des Cent, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Vintage Poster, 1896

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Art Nouveau Vintage Poster dating from 1896 by Alphonse Mucha. Poster for the 20th edition of the Salon des Cent in March-April 1...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Paper

1971 Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers Original Vintage Poster

$1,090

H 33 in W 23 in D 0.1 in

1971 Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers Original Vintage Poster

By David Montgomery

Located in Winchester, GB

An all-time classic album, "Sticky Fingers" was the Rolling Stones ninth studio album (eleventh US release) and was released in April 1971. Featuring the likes of "Brown Sugar", "Wild Horses" and "Bitch", the album shot straight to number one both sides of the Atlantic and is considered one of their greatest albums. With album artwork...

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1970s British Vintage Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Musical Advertising Poster Follies David Edward Byrd Broadway

$1,311

H 22.05 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Musical Advertising Poster Follies David Edward Byrd Broadway

By David Byrd

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for the award winning Follies Broadway musical show with music and lyrics written by the composer Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) and the playwright ...

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1970s American Vintage Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Paper

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Original vintage advertising poster for Harper's June 1896 by Edward Penfield

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H 18.31 in D 13.39 in

Original vintage advertising poster for Harper's June 1896 by Edward Penfield

By Edward Penfield

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for the June 1896 issue of Harper's by the leading American illustrator and graphic designer, Edward Penfield (1866-1925). Framed. Good condition,...

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19th Century American Antique Edward Penfield Wall Decorations

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Lithograph, Paper

Edward Penfield wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Edward Penfield wall decorations are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Edward Penfield wall decorations, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall decorations by Edward Penfield were created in the Art Nouveau style in united states during the 19th century. Prices for Edward Penfield wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $695 and can go as high as $695, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $695.