Edward Penfield
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Retro & vintage posters
Aetna Dynamite
Edward Penfield, 1890–1900
A workman with a red flag stands before a blast in this bold advertising poster for Aetna Dynamite, drawn by Edward Penfield.
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About this artwork
This lithographic poster advertises the Aetna Dynamite Company. A moustached workman in a hat stands in the foreground, holding a red flag on a pole, while an explosion bursts behind him. The words 'AETNA DYNAMITE' appear on the sheet. The scene is direct and easy to read, with the figure and the blast making the message clear at a glance. Edward Penfield is regarded as a leading figure in the history of the American poster, and this work belongs to that tradition of striking commercial design.
On your wall: Its red accent and bold, graphic subject suit a study, workshop, hallway or industrial-style living space where vintage advertising adds character.
- Title
- Aetna Dynamite
- Artist
- Edward Penfield
- Year
- 1890–1900
- Style
- Retro & vintage posters
- Shape
- Portrait
Public domain. Image via Wikimedia Commons.
Text based on Wikimedia Commons.
About Edward Penfield
Edward Penfield was an American illustrator who worked during what is often called the Golden Age of American Illustration. He is regarded as the father of the American poster, and his work appears in nearly every major book on American illustration or poster history. He also holds an important place in the development of graphic design.
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Canvas and printing
Printed on canvas and stretched over a 2 cm FSC-certified wooden frame, with the image wrapping around the edges. Framed versions sit in a wooden floater frame in black, natural or dark wood.
Delivery and returns
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