Harvard & Yale Boat Race for Scribner's (1905) by J.C. Leyendecker

J.C. Leyendecker was a German-born American illustrator who helped define the look of early 20th-century style, advertising and magazine culture. With his crisp brushwork, immaculate tailoring and almost theatrical sense of pose, he turned commercial illustration into something seductive, polished and unforgettable.

Best known for his Saturday Evening Post covers and the Arrow Collar Man, Leyendecker created a new vision of American masculinity: clean-cut, elegant, athletic and quietly charged. His men did not simply wear clothes; they performed confidence. A collar became a statement. A glance became a whole story.

His long partnership with Charles Beach, his model, business agent and companion, adds another layer to the work. In an era when queer lives were hidden in plain sight, Leyendecker’s images smuggled beauty, desire and coded intimacy into mainstream American culture.

Sharp, stylish and deeply influential, his art still feels like a wink across time: respectability on the surface, something far more interesting underneath.

Where competitors might cut corners, we use premium 200gsm art paper, with a luxurious matte finish.

Our paper is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.

The Unframed option is print only & arrives trimmed & frame ready

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

Our ready-to-hang premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak (or ash for black and white frames) are durable and provide natural elegance that complements a variety of artistic styles.

Featuring unique wood grains for added character, this option is ideal for those seeking to showcase world-class quality artwork:

• Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak wood.
• Frame Color: Natural wood, black, and white, showcasing the distinct wood grain.
• Frame Measurements: 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, wider than the classic 14mm (0.55") frame.

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

For your convenience, the Framed option arrives with print in frame ready to hang on your wall

Handmade

Milled with simple clean lines, each order is handmade by a specialist picture framer

Glaze

UV-blocking, premium acrylic glazes further protects your print from sun and moisture damage

Paper sourcing

The Pine wood is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified forests

Design

Lightweight and robust, with back fixtures, so they arrive ready to hang

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