Happy Thanksgiving. Artist J.C. Leyendecker’s illustrations often capture the simple things we’re thankful for -- like a home-cooked meal and family to enjoy it with. Photo Credit: Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers (c) 2024 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.
Leyendecker illustrations depict simple life
Thanksgiving is a holiday steeped in Americana, and what captures that better than the classic cover illustrations of The Saturday Evening Post? Illustrator J.C. Leyendecker, who was born in Germany, studied art in Paris and opened an art studio with his brother in Chicago, created some of the magazine’s most famous holiday covers, including the annual New Year Baby.
