Mar 14, 2020 sat eve post cover illustration jun 21 19 j. He also was the creator instantly recognizable icons, such as the new years baby and santa claus, that are to this day an integral part of the lexicon of americana. J c leyendecker joseph christian 1874 1951 illustrator and entrepreneur. In them are tons of great illustrations by some of americas greats, including many from a favorite, joseph christian leyendecker. He was americas foremost illustrator in the 1910s, 20s and 30s, best known for the handsome arrow collar man and unique, japaneseinspired painting techniques that made clothing and drapery look especially crisp and modern. At the turn of the twentieth century joseph christian leyendecker was the most in vogue american illustrator of his day. Leyendecker collection pdf norman rockwell museum yumpu. Saturday evening post june 19 j c leyendecker portrait of bridal couple, by j. My wife and i requested larger images be emailed to us. I need to start writing things down by chris zabriskie is licensed under a creative. Eventually, rockwell replaced leyendecker in americas collective consciousness and took the crown as americas greatest illustrator.
Joseph christian leyendecker was born in montabaur, germany, and came to america at the age of eight. Leyendecker is best remembered as the creator of the arrow collar man, drawing strongjawed hunks in crisp dress shirts, and for drawing more than 300 covers. Leyendecker pronounced liondecke r was born in 1874 in montabour, germany, a town nw of frankfurt, not far from koblenz. Leyendecker, j c leyendecker, joseph christian leyendecker. Leyendecker, once this nations most successful commercial artist, was buried at woodlawn cemetery in an unmarked grave until 1956.
In 1936, the editor at the saturday evening post for all of leyendeckers career up to that point, george horace lorimer, retired, and was replaced by wesley. Leyendecker s genius is shared by many people and it is a welcome sight when i view your blog and feast my eyes on some of your jcl images. Leyendecker features his masterworks, rare paintings, studies, and other artwork, including the 322 covers he did for the post. Showing an early interest in painting, he got his first job at 16 in a chicago engraving house on.
He is considered to be one of the preeminent american illustrators of the early 20th century. Between 1896 and 1950, leyendecker painted more than 400 magazine covers. Leyendecker had accrued enough wealth to build an estate in new rochelle, new york, where he lived with his brother, his sister augusta, and his lover charles beach 18861952. Joseph christian leyendecker paintings 58 for sale at 1stdibs. October 26, 1918 after 1906, the american writer edith wharton 18621937 spent most of her time living in paris. Leyendecker pronounced liondecker was born in 1874 in. Gloria in excelsis deo joseph christian leyendecker art and illustration, american. J c leyendecker download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
Among all of the irish legends about adventures, voyages, great battles, invasions and gods, perhaps cu chulainn is the main hero of the ulster cycle. An auction house had several such studies up, many with the attribution after j c leyendecker. Leyendecker is a ground breaking and eye opening exhibition for many who love rockwell and have wondered where he got his influences. He virtually invented the whole idea of modern magazine design. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading joseph christian leyendecker. Leyendecker 18741951 was one of the preeminent american illustrators of the early twentieth century. Leyendecker s approach to his career influenced the art of illustration and he became a mentor to an entire generation of younger artists, most notably norman rockwell, who began his career by specifically emulating leyendecker. Joseph christian leyendecker developed as a major talent near the turn of the twentieth century and became the most in vogue american illustrator of his day. One of the most successful american illustrators of the early 1900s.
Strangely, the conservative, antinew deal, and middle class family orientated publication had what is to most modern eyes at least a sexualised gay image of the u. Admired by norman rockwell and acknowledged as one of americas preeminent 20th century illustration masters, j. His style has been compared to that of mike mignola, adam. Leyendecker came to chicago with his family at age eight. Leyendecker extralargeprint cross stitch pattern by cross stitch collectibles finished sizes approximate 14 count. Leyendecker fan, knowing only that he was a gay painter who worked on many iconic magazine covers and in advertising. His covers for the saturday evening post were a great inspiration to.
He painted strong, athletic, men and lithe, feminine, women with equal ease. Raffles is, in many ways, a deliberate inversion of holmes he is a gentleman thief, living at the albany, a prestigious address in london, playing. Leyendecker sailor girl in 2020 jc leyendecker, art. Leyendecker at the turn of the twentieth century joseph christian leyendecker was the most in vogue american illustrator of his day. Read full essay a look at the history of illustration across cultures and time periods, from early cave paintings to todays most advanced digital explorations. Leyendecker was a central figure in the golden age of illustration. Pdf download the fashion designers directory of shape and. Joseph christian leyendecker march 23, 1874 july 25, 1951 was an illustrator of mostly magazine covers, and strong influence on norman. Joseph christian leyendecker the inland printer for sale. Leyendecker joseph christian leyendecker 18741951 vintage illustrations from one of my favorites who created many american cultural icons, including the stereotypical image of santa claus, the new years baby and the arrow collar man, modeling him on his partner of 50 years charles beach. He was americas foremost illustrator in the 1910s, 20s and 30s, best known for the handsome arrow collar man and unique, japaneseinspired painting. Leyendecker cover shown at left, bottom is long out of print, as is the j.
March 21 through june 14, 2015 admired by norman rockwell as a master in the field, joseph christian leyendecker 1874 1951 was one of the preeminent american illustrators of the early twentieth. Jc leyendecker was a keen student of selfpromotion and quickly established an easily identifiable style, reaching the peak of his fame and productivity in the. Magazine cover created by joseph christian leyendecker j. Leyendecker the following 20 files are in this category, out of 20 total. Leyendecker a closeup look at his paintings live duration. Taraba, though you may be able to find them with used book searches through amazon and elsewhere. I am sure the book was an expensive production but maybe the buying public doesnt care that the book is loaded with inaccurate biographical information and shortofthemark reproductions. Mar 22, 2018 jc leyendecker enjoy this part 1 one of my all time favorite artistic heroes. Reynolda presents leyendecker and the golden age of american. Phillipspendleton is an artist, storyteller, lecturer, writer and an. American imagist, hardcover by cutler, laurence s cutler. Adobe photoshop sketch video manual on ibooks procreate 4 video. Jun 06, 2017 cu chulainn riding his chariot into battle, illustration by j. Sir john and lady sybil by joseph christian leyendecker leyendecker ridolfo and gismonda j.
Leyendecker june you will find different rumors about the history of married bliss by james blah, illustration by j. Leyendecker ridolfo and gismonda for the youn knights. While it is not a comprehensive listing of our artists nor all of their artworks in the collection, we hope to give you a sense of the depth of these illustrators quality and importance to our american heritage. Hornung, brotherinlaw to sir arthur conan doyle, the creator of sherlock holmes. The accolade in 2020 renaissance paintings, medieval art. Here is a selection of affection from many of the posts major artists, including norman rockwell, j. Jc leyendecker was a keen student of selfpromotion and quickly established an easily identifiable style, reaching the peak of his fame and productivity in the 1930s. I love your style and your appreciation of great illustration art.
His arrow collar ads epitomized the great gatsby look, while his 322 saturday evening post covers, painted between 1899 and 1943, set the style for the magazine and for the era. Raffles is a fictional character created in the 1890s by e. As the inventor of the arrow collar man, leyendecker. Shop original joseph christian leyendecker paintings from the worlds best art galleries. American imagist by laurence cutler, judy goffman cutler. Thanks to the diligence of my wifes grandfather, and my motherinlaws generousity, i have found myself in possession of a wonderful collection of saturday evening post covers. Joseph christian leyendecker paintings 58 for sale at.
Leyendecker is best remembered as the creator of the arrow collar man, drawing strongjawed hunks in crisp dress shirts, and for drawing more than 300 covers for. A history of the worlds longest animation partnership, which led the move of animated shorts from film to television and created saturday morning cartoons. This book was just what i needed it gave a quick, clear look into his life, providing all the details we know which arent many from as many sources as possible. A 1932 edition of the american saturday evening post magazine. With a revealing text that delves into both his artistic evolution and personal life, j. Jc leyendecker enjoy this part 1 one of my all time favorite artistic heroes. Cutler is an architect, author, and the chairman and cofounder of the national museum of american illustration. While those familiar with the saturday evening post often think of norman rockwell as its most prominent illustrator, his mentor, joseph christian leyendecker, made the post an iconic magazine.
Mar 14, 2017 a 1932 edition of the american saturday evening post magazine. His works appeared in the saturday evening post, american weekly, colliers, popular magazine, century illustrated, ladies home journal and many more. Jc leyendecker national museum of american illustration. Beach was leyendecker s longterm lover, and made him the renowned face of arrow shirts and collars.
American imagist from the very best writer and also publisher is currently available here. Dec 28, 2008 upon his return, leyendecker s reputation grew. I will be able to share some great leyendecker works with you but i need to learn your procedures. Many famous writers contributed to the magazine, like jack london. The subversive gay secret behind the arrow collar man. See more ideas about jc leyendecker, artist and american illustration. See more ideas about jc leyendecker, american illustration and artist. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. After examining them, we came to the conclusion that these werent after leyendecker at all, but were actual studies by his hand. Joseph christian leyendecker march 23, 1874 july 25, 1951 was a germanamerican illustrator. While it is not a comprehensive listing of our artists nor all of their artworks in the collection. He is best known for his poster, book and advertising illustrations, the trade character known as the arrow c. Olympic eight on its cover, painted by the illustrator, j. Leyendecker kindle edition by ankele, daniel, ankele, denise, leyendecker, joseph christian.
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