Wedding Couple - Wedding Greeting Card


$6.00 USD
SKU: 00619B
Size

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Description

BLANK INSIDE

This classic bride-and-groom scene is perfect for a congratulatory wedding, anniversary, or love card! R. John Holmgren created this fine illustration for the June 14, 1930 edition of Judge magazine, a rival to the more popular satirical publication Puck. Appropriately titled Two on the Aisle, it's ideal for celebrating your loved ones' journey down the aisle. See our entire Wedding & Anniversary Collection!

R. John Holmgren (1897-1963) was a prominent American illustrator and artist celebrated for his prolific career and distinctive style. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, he later pursued his artistic education in New York City, studying at Columbia University and the Art Students League. His artwork graced the covers and pages of renowned magazines such as Life, Judge, Cosmopolitan, and the Saturday Evening Post. Notably, he served as president of the Society of Illustrators from 1941 to 1944, during which he contributed to impactful poster campaigns, including the iconic Loose Talk Can Cost Lives poster during World War II. His detailed illustrations, blending elements of Art Deco, 1920s flapper culture, and Japonisme, adorned advertising campaigns for esteemed clients like Ford, Chevrolet, and American Airlines. His enduring legacy as an influential illustrator endures through his extensive body of work!

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Artist

R. John Holmgren

Product Specs

A6 (4.5" X 6.25") with Envelope