Whiting's Standard Papers
1890 Library of Congress
About this artwork
This is a commercial advertisement poster designed by Will Bradley for the Whiting Paper Company. It features stylized floral motifs and a central female figure rendered in the iconic aesthetic of the late 19th-century Art Nouveau movement.
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Will Bradley was a pivotal figure in American graphic design, often referred to as the 'Dean of American Designers' and the 'American Beardsley' for his mastery of the Art Nouveau style. This poster exemplifies how fine art aesthetics were successfully integrated into mass-market commercial advertising during the Gilded Age, setting a new standard for corporate branding.
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Whiting's Standard Papers
Will Bradley, 1890
