Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx clothes 1900

This illustration by Edward Penfield, created in 1900, is an advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx clothes. It depicts three fashionable figures, likely a couple and a friend, engaged in a conversation at a tennis match. The use of vibrant colors and loose brushstrokes, characteristic of Penfield's style, lends a sense of movement and energy to the scene. The image underscores the connection between style and leisure activities, suggesting that Hart, Schaffner & Marx clothing was ideal for the fashionable gentleman. The work is a prime example of American illustration from the turn of the 20th century, highlighting the evolving role of advertising in promoting consumerism and defining modern style.