Description
In this radiant New Year’s celebration, Maxfield Parrish conjures the optimism of the Jazz Age at its zenith—a robed figure in luminous crimson stands within an ornate circular frame, arms outstretched in benediction or embrace. The palette of deep burgundy, forest green, and burnished gold creates an almost jewel-like intensity, while decorative Art Deco flourishes frame the composition. The promise embedded in the title—”The Best is Yet to Come”—captures a moment when American prosperity seemed boundless and the future glowed with possibility. This is Parrish at his most aspirational, translating the cultural confidence of 1929 into pure visual poetry.
Maxfield Parrish (1870–1966)
Maxfield Parrish stands as one of America’s most celebrated illustrators and commercial artists, a master of color, light, and dreamlike composition who defined the aesthetic aspirations of the early twentieth century. Beginning his career in the 1890s, Parrish became the most sought-after cover artist for prestigious magazines including Life, Harper’s, Collier’s, and Ladies’ Home Journal. His distinctive style—featuring idealized figures, saturated jewel tones, and meticulously rendered landscapes—made him a cultural icon whose work appeared on calendars, advertising materials, and in fine art galleries. Parrish’s influence extended beyond commercial illustration; his original paintings commanded significant prices and remain highly collected today. His ability to capture both intimate emotion and grand aspirational themes made him indispensable to the visual culture of his era.
Condition & Presentation
Presented in a 16″ × 20″ acid-free archival mat.
Specifications
- Artist: Maxfield Parrish
- Title: Collier’s New Year’s “The Best is Yet to Come”
- Date: 1929
- Medium: Offset lithograph
- Size: 10.5″ × 14″
- Inventory #: 13843
- Certificate of Authenticity: Included
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