Preliminary study, Cluett, Peabody & Co, Arrow collar advertisement c. 1924

J.C. Leyendecker’s “Preliminary study, Cluett, Peabody & Co, Arrow collar advertisement”, c.1924, is a preliminary study for an advertisement for Arrow collars. Leyendecker is known for his illustrations of the "Arrow Collar Man", a handsome, clean-cut man often depicted in a suit and tie. The work depicts the upper torso of a young man in a suit and tie, with a focused and serious expression, and the visible gridlines suggest it was used as a guide for the final illustration. This piece is an example of Leyendecker’s work in commercial art, known for its realistic style and attention to detail.