Man and Woman Sending Letter (Edward Penfield)

Man and woman sending letter (1895) print in high resolution by Edward Penfield. Original from Library of Congress.

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.