Edward Penfield

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. == Youth and training == He was born June 2, 1866, in Brooklyn, New York, to Ellen Lock Moore and Josiah B. Penf…