J. C. Leyendecker
1874–1951 · American · 6 artworks
Art NouveauHatchingCross-hatchingStrong lightingIdealized figuresDynamic composition
artist bio
J.C. Leyendecker was a prominent American illustrator, best known for his idealized advertising illustrations and his creation of the "Arrow Collar Man." His work significantly shaped early 20th-century American visual culture and influenced the Golden Age of Illustration.
what you'll learn
Studying Leyendecker's work allows students to understand the principles of commercial illustration, including composition, character design, and the use of visual storytelling to convey a message. Students can also learn about the impact of illustration on popular culture and advertising.
related: Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle
6 artworks
Saturday Evening Post Cover, November 29, 1913
1913
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Hanging Holly, by J. C. Leyendecker. Saturday Evening Post Cover, December 21, 1918
1918
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The Saturday Evening Post
1933
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a Soldier’s Thanksgiving, by J. C. Leyendecker. Saturday Evening Post Cover, December 8, 1917
1917
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Queen Maev
1911
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The Courtship, Success Magazine Cover, 1905
1905
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