Bicycles
by Edward Penfield
Orient Cycles
One of three spectacular bicycle posters produced in larger format than the Harpers series for which Penfield is best known. Its not just the size: they show the true genius of the artist. In these and other posters, Penfield can be compared most favorably to Lautrec-his figures are at once introspective and yet powerful, gathering their impact from a delicate balance in composition and the use of wide areas of flat colors.