page_title: Edward Penfield
hierarchical_section_title: Edward Penfield
caption_attribution_description: Accession Number: 1974:0056:0076 Maker: William M. Vander Weyde (American 1871–1929) Title: Edward Penfield, Artist Date: ca. 1900 Medium: negative, gelatin on glass Dimensions: 8.5x6.5 in. George Eastman House Collection
context_page_description: Edward Penfield was an 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.
context_section_description: Edward Penfield (June 2, 1866 – February 8, 1925) was an 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.
caption: Penfield circa 1900
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