In Childhoods Company 1896

"In Childhood's Company," a poster designed by Ethel Reed in 1896, portrays a young girl with blonde hair and a black bow, positioned against a backdrop of vertical stripes. The poster's bold graphic design, featuring a simplified and stylized figure, is characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement. It is striking for its use of strong color contrasts, particularly the black and yellow, creating a vibrant and eye-catching composition. This artwork is an illustration for the book "In Childhood's Country" by Louise Chandler Moulton and exemplifies Reed's talent for capturing the innocence and charm of youth.