The work of a poster designer and book illustrator
Lois Rhead (American, 1857-1926) designer, poster artist, illustrator. The illustrated work that got our attention today is a book cover: The Century; Holiday Number; St. Nicholas for Young Folks, August (1894) it is seen below.
Lois Rhead was a poster artist and later a book illustrator. He also illustrated many Children's books by famous publishers of that day ( Harpur). Some well known books such as: Robin Hood, The Swiss Family Robinson, Robinson Crusoe, The Deerslayer, Treasure Island, Kidnapped and Heidi.
Lois Rhead’s biography is a quintessential tale of a career evolving through changing times, a narrative that resonates with every artist's journey.
Lois Rhead, a gifted artist, studied in Paris and later became an award-winning poster designer before shifting his focus to book illustration. He successfully adapted to the changing demands and trends throughout his career. He was an art director of an American publishing house as European poster art began to spread and become a popular in the 1890s. Lithography and color printing produced demand for poster art and became the technique of choice for advertising and illustrations of books and magazines across the USA, inspiring costume poster parties.
An intriguing aspect of Lois's life is his passion for fly fishing. He even authored a thorough guide titled American Trout-Stream Insects (1916).
In addition to his writing, he sold fishing tackle and crafted his own flies.
Lois Rhead's legacy includes a variety of graphic design posters, book covers, and other illustrated works.
A woman holds flowers (1890-1920) One of our favorite color combinations is featured in this Lundberg Perfume poster created by designer and illustrator Lois Rhead.
