Edward Penfield

Deceased Person

1866 – 1925

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Who was Edward Penfield?

Edward Penfield was a leading American illustrator in the era known as the "Golden Age of American Illustration" and he is considered the father of the American Poster. His work has been included in almost every major book on American Illustration or the history of the poster. He is also a major figure in the evolution of graphic design.

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Born
Jun 2, 1866
Brooklyn
Education
  • Art Students League of New York
Died
Feb 8, 1925

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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