Butterfly Woman - Birthday Greeting Card

OUTSIDE GREETING: Happy Birthday Beautiful!

BLANK INSIDE

When this beautiful butterfly lady by J.C. Leyendecker first graced the cover of Life Magazine in 1922, the piece was appropriately named The Flapper, reflecting her of-the-moment style and stunning wings! We've adapted it into this elegant greeting card, perfect for any beautiful recipient. See our entire Birthday Card Collection!

Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951) was a renowned American illustrator, best known for his iconic cover illustrations for magazines of note. Born in Montabaur, Germany, he immigrated to the United States with his family and settled in Chicago. His artistic talents were evident from a young age, and he pursued formal training at the Art Institute of Chicago. His breakthrough came when he was just 22 years old when he received his first commission to create a cover for The Saturday Evening Post. This marked the beginning of a prolific career that spanned decades. Leyendecker was celebrated for his stylish and idealized depictions of American life, which often featured handsome, athletic men and elegant women. His "Arrow Collar Man" advertisements and patriotic World War I posters further solidified his status as one of the leading illustrators of his time. His work has left an indelible mark on American visual culture and continues to influence contemporary art and illustration.

This product was custom designed and created at our location in Seattle.

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