Maxfield Parrish The Canyon Poster

Maxfield Parrish was an American painter and illustrator who was active in the early 20th century. He is known for his vibrant, colourful paintings and illustrations, which often featured idyllic, dreamlike scenes of nature and mythology. Parrish's work was highly popular in the United States, and his paintings were reproduced as prints and on a wide range of products, such as calendars and advertisements. Parrish was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1870. He began his artistic career as an apprentice to the illustrator and painter, Howard Pyle. Parrish went on to study at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and then travelled to Europe, where he was influenced by the art of the Renaissance and the Pre-Raphaelites. Parrish's most famous works are his paintings of idyllic landscapes and mythological scenes, which often feature glowing, ethereal light and vibrant colours. His style was highly distinctive and he is considered one of the most popular and influential illustrators and painters of the early 20th century. Some of his most well-known works include "Daybreak," "The Dream," and "The Garden of Allah."