From a 2023 Maine auction and from the collection of Jennifer Chandler,
this is a large, vintage lithograph of the 1922 painting "Daybreak" by
Maxfield Parrish. It's very rare to find this print in such good
condition with such strong color. It's presented under glass in its The
House of Art, original frame.
Published by Reinthal & Newman
and distributed by The House of Art, "Daybreak" was the most popular art
print of the 20th century. It was such a sensation when it was
published in 1923, it established Maxfield Parrish as the leading
illustrator of his time.
The romantic scene is reminiscent of a
dramatically lit stage set, and the painting's symmetrical composition
is peaceful and dreamy. This is a fine example of the work of Maxfield
Parrish who is famous for his distinctive saturated hues and idealized
neo-classical imagery.
The American company Reinthal &
Newman (1906-1928) published lithographs of original art by many
contemporary, now-famous artists. The lithographic technology they used
was so accurate that Maxfield Parrish entrusted his paintings to be
reproduced to match the rich colors and tones of his work.
The
House of Art, NY was the distributive arm of that company. After
Reinthal & Newman closed in 1928, The House of Art continued through
the 1950s to distribute Reinthal & Newman art prints.
The
beautiful ornate frame is original to the lithograph, purchased along
with the print from The House of Art, New York. Please note the label on
the back of the frame.
PRINT measures about 18" x 30" (which is the largest size produced by Reinthal & Newman).
FRAME measures 35" x 23.5"
TOTAL WEIGHT (without packing): 8 lbs.