Queen Maeve - Fantasy and Legend Art Print

In 1907, President Teddy Roosevelt vividly described Queen Maeve as "brave and beautiful, with her white face and yellow hair, terrible in her battle chariot as she drove at full speed into the press of fighting men. Her virtues were those of a warlike barbarian king, and she claimed the same large liberty in morals." This detailed depiction was inspired by his own Celtic lineage and his essay on Irish Celtic Sagas, which he wrote for The Century Magazine. J.C. Leyendecker rendered her image to accompany the essay, capturing the essence of her name: "she who intoxicates." See this image on a greeting card!

Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874–1951) was a renowned American illustrator celebrated for his iconic magazine cover illustrations. Born in Montabaur, Germany, he immigrated to the United States with his family, eventually settling in Chicago. Displaying artistic talent from an early age, Leyendecker pursued formal training at the Art Institute of Chicago and later at the Académie Julian in Paris, studying alongside his brother, fellow artist F.X. Leyendecker. At 22, he received his first commission for a Saturday Evening Post cover, launching a prolific career that spanned decades. Known for his stylish and idealized depictions of American life, Leyendecker frequently portrayed handsome, athletic men and elegant women. His iconic "Arrow Collar Man" advertisements and patriotic World War I posters further cemented his legacy as one of the era’s leading illustrators. His work has left an indelible mark on American visual culture, continuing to inspire artists and illustrators today.

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