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Edward Penfield

American · 1866–1925 · Painter, Printmaker

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… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Edward Penfield, In the Fields, 1917 and Good-Bye Summer: two, mixed media on boardIn the Fields, 1917 and Good-Bye Summer: twoBonhams · $10,158≈ £5,397≈ €7,904Sign up to see
  2. Edward Penfield, A Day of Leisure: A Preliminary Illustration for an Advertisement, gouache on boardA Day of Leisure: A Preliminary Illustration for an AdvertisementBonhams · $5,079≈ £2,699≈ €3,952Sign up to see
  3. Edward Penfield, E.P. and J.W.P., Catskills, 1897, watercolor on paperE.P. and J.W.P., CatskillsRago Auctions · $5,040≈ £4,050≈ €4,661Sign up to see

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  1. Edward Penfield, Spanish Man in a Blanket, c. 1910, watercolor and graphite on paper
    Spanish Man in a Blanket, c. 1910
    Watercolor · Paper
    12⅝ h x 7⅜ w in (32 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 148
    $819≈ £658≈ €757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Edward Penfield, Spain sketchbooks, set of two, c. 1910, graphite on paper, watercolor on paper
    Spain sketchbooks, set of two, c. 1910
    Watercolor · Paper
    3⅞ h x 6½ w in (10 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 149
    $1,834≈ £1,474≈ €1,696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Edward Penfield, Spanish Houses, c. 1910, watercolor on paper
    Spanish Houses, c. 1910
    Watercolor · Paper
    13⅛ h x 9¼ w in (33 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 150
    $252≈ £203≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Edward Penfield, Study for The Women Who Come to the Fountain, c. 1910, ink and watercolor on artist board
    Study for The Women Who Come to the Fountain, c. 1910
    Watercolor · Board
    5¼ h x 7¼ w in (13 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 151
    $252≈ £203≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Edward Penfield, Spain sketchbook, watercolor on paper, graphite on paper
    Spain sketchbook
    Watercolor · Paper
    7 h x 10½ w in (18 x 27 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 152
    $1,008≈ £810≈ €932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Edward Penfield, Spain sketchbook, c. 1910, watercolor on paper, graphite on paper
    Spain sketchbook, c. 1910
    Watercolor · Paper
    6⅞ h x 4½ w in (17 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 153
    $1,260≈ £1,013≈ €1,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Edward Penfield, Spanish Church in Landscape, c. 1910, watercolor on paperboard
    Spanish Church in Landscape, c. 1910
    Watercolor · Board
    10 h x 15 w in (25 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 154
    $504≈ £405≈ €466Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Edward Penfield, Rider in Landscape, watercolor on paperboard
    Rider in Landscape
    Watercolor · Board
    5¾ h x 12¾ w in (15 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 155
    $441≈ £354≈ €408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Edward Penfield, Study for A Typical Young Spaniard, c. 1910, watercolor on paper laid to board
    Study for A Typical Young Spaniard, c. 1910
    Watercolor · Paper
    13¾ h x 11½ w in (35 x 29 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 156
    $693≈ £557≈ €641Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Edward Penfield, Cover Page for 1897 Calendar, 1897, lithograph in colors
    Cover Page for 1897 Calendar, 1897
    Lithograph
    14 h x 10 w in (36 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 158
    $1,008≈ £810≈ €932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Also offered, result not published (3)

Lots by Edward Penfield that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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About Edward Penfield

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.

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In museum collections

  • Edward Penfield, Golf Calendar. FebruaryGolf Calendar. February, 1899
    Poster Section · Public domain
  • Edward Penfield, Harper's August. Tom Sawyer DetectiveHarper's August. Tom Sawyer Detective, 1896
    Poster Section · Public domain
  • Edward Penfield, The Girl on the Land Serves the Nation's Need; apply Y.W.C.A. Land Service CommitteeThe Girl on the Land Serves the Nation's Need; apply Y.W.C.A. Land Service Committee, 1917
    Vanderbilt Museum of Art · Public domain
  • Edward Penfield, Spanish Sketch Mounted in Scrap BookSpanish Sketch Mounted in Scrap Book, 1911
    Brooklyn Museum · Public domain

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