The Inland Printer: St. Valentine Number, February 1895
February 1895
About this artwork
This graphic work was created by American illustrator Will H. Bradley as a promotional poster for the February 1895 issue of The Inland Printer magazine. The design heavily utilizes the flat planes and flowing, organic lines characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement.
Did you know?
Will H. Bradley was a pivotal figure in the development of American graphic design and was often referred to as the 'Dean of American Designers.' His work for The Inland Printer helped popularize the Art Nouveau style in the United States, blending it with the intricate, blocky patterns reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts movement. This particular poster illustrates his mastery of bold, high-contrast black-and-white compositions that defined the aesthetic of late 19th-century periodicals.
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The Inland Printer: St. Valentine Number, February 1895
Will Bradley, February 1895
