Ad for the sun

A 1896 American advertising poster by Louis Rhead, where Art Nouveau lettering and a woman with flowers carry a confident message for The Sun.

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About this artwork

This is a poster made in 1896 in the United States by Louis Rhead, an English-born American artist and illustrator. It promotes the newspaper The Sun, with a line telling advertisers that placing their notices there brings the best results. The lettering is central to the design and follows the Art Nouveau style of the period, and a woman with flowers appears alongside it. The letters of the paper's name play a visible part in the composition, so the poster works as both an image and a piece of typography. It suits anyone who enjoys the look of 1890s graphic design.

On your wall: It would sit well in a study, office or hallway, and anywhere a vintage poster with decorative lettering and a floral touch would add some character.

Title: Ad for the sun
Artist: Louis Rhead
Year: 1896
Style: Retro & vintage posters
Shape: Portrait

Public domain. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

Text based on Wikimedia Commons.

Louis Rhead Retro & vintage posters

About Louis Rhead

Louis Rhead was an English-born American artist, illustrator and author who was also a keen angler. He was born in Etruria, Staffordshire, and moved to the United States at the age of twenty-four. His work combined illustration with writing, and his interest in angling formed part of his wider career.

Based on Wikipedia.

See all 8 works by Louis Rhead

Canvas and printing

Printed on canvas and stretched over a 2 cm FSC-certified wooden frame, with the image wrapping around the edges. Framed versions sit in a wooden floater frame in black, natural or dark wood.

Delivery and returns

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