EDWARD PENFIELD - Two Roosters In A Field

THE ARTWORK

Edward Penfield's "Two Roosters in a Field" (1898) is a prime example of his bold and simplified poster style. This lithograph was used as the cover for the May 1898 edition of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. The work features exactly what the title describes: two roosters facing each other in a grassy field.

The roosters are depicted in a flat, almost geometric style, with minimal detail. The focus is on the strong shapes and contrasting colors – the bright red of one rooster against the black of the other.

This work perfectly embodies Penfield's philosophy of creating clear and concise visuals that deliver an immediate impact.

THE ARTIST

Edward Penfield (1866–1925) was an influential American illustrator and poster designer, renowned for his pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of the American magazine industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in New York City, Penfield studied at the Art Students League of New York and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He began his career as an illustrator for Harper's Weekly and later became the art editor of Harper's Monthly Magazine.

Penfield's distinctive style, characterized by bold lines, flat colors, and simplified forms, revolutionized magazine cover design and advertising. His iconic posters, often promoting books, plays, and products, helped define the emerging American advertising aesthetic. Penfield's work not only captured the essence of the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements but also foreshadowed modern graphic design.

THE PRINT

• A4 Size = 29.7cm x 21cm = 11.7" x 8.25"
• A3 Size = 42cm x 29.7cm = 16.5" x 11.7"
• High resolution giclée print - 600dpi
• Printed to order
• Unframed & unmounted
• Professionally printed using Canon imagePROGRAF printers
• Digitally restored by OharaPrints from high resolution scans of the original artwork
• Made in and shipped from Casterton, Victoria, Australia

PAPER

• Canson Infinity - Arches BFK Rives White
• Paper weight = 310gsm
• 100% cotton
• Archival, museum grade
• Acid free
• No OBAs (optical brightening agents)

Arches BFK Rives is a high-quality, archival-grade paper manufactured at the Arches paper mill in France - one of the oldest papermakers in Europe. It is made from 100% cotton rag using a time-honoured manufacturing process, giving the paper exceptional durability, longevity, and resistance to yellowing or deterioration over time. Despite its substantial weight and thickness it maintains a very soft and supple feel. The paper has a natural white tone and is completely free of any optical brighteners (OBAs), allowing for superb colour rendition and deep blacks.

INK

• Canon Lucia Pro Inks
• Pigment based
• Archival, museum-grade
• Brilliant colours, even gradient and razor-sharp lines
• Highly stable and fade resistant, excellent humidity-fastness

SHIPPING & HANDLING

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• All prints are shipped via AUSTRALIA POST with TRACKING
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• All prints are shipped flat, not rolled
• Each print is individually placed into a resealable, archival grade plastic protective sleeve
• Prints are carefully packaged in very sturdy 700gsm cardboard envelopes, along with 1050gsm boxboard sheets which provide extra strength & rigidity to prevent bending or folding during transit