Couple on raft (1909). J.C. Leyendecker.
Just curious, where/how did you find out about my tumblr?
This makes me unreasonably happy to look at.
My JC Leyendecker collection just keeps getting bigger and bigger, let’s just admit that he is one of the most under-rated American illustrators and one of the best to pick up a pencil. What I’d do if he was still alive? Ask him to draw me, that’d be a dream.
J.C. Leyendecker May 26, 1934
J.C. Leyendecker
J.C. Leyendecker. Artist and Illustrator who greatly influenced early 20th century culture.
Here are a few studies I did of his work.
Very nice!
The Vacation by J.C. Leyendecker
i am kind of obsessed with his art at the moment
Varsity Fifty Five by J.C Leyendecker c. 1915. Source: NYPL
J. C. Leyendecker
“There are times when a Prince Albert or a Cutaway is essential.” J.C Leyendecker, c. 1912. I doubt he’s talking about body modification.
Source: NYPL