{"product_id":"original-life-magazine-feb-2-1905-maxfield-parrish-st-valentine-cover","title":"Original Life Magazine - Feb. 2, 1905 - Maxfield Parrish \"St. Valentine\" Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and highly collectible original issue of \u003cem\u003eLife\u003c\/em\u003e magazine from February 2, 1905, featuring one of Maxfield Parrish's most sought-after and iconic covers: \"St. Valentine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Artwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning cover depicts a robed monk seated outdoors on a bench with a writing desk, his gaze lifted skyward in contemplation. An ornate, circular halo spelling out \"St. Valentine\" frames his head in Parrish's signature decorative style. The figure is surrounded by delicate flowers, while a hilly, tree-speckled landscape stretches into the horizon beneath a sky rendered in the unmistakable \"Parrish blue\" technique that would become the artist's hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis neoclassical composition exemplifies the refined aesthetic that would define Parrish's career throughout the Golden Age of American Illustration. The piece captures the reverence for natural beauty that made Parrish's work so beloved by collectors and the public alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely original, complete issue\u003c\/strong\u003e with no pages missing. The condition is very good to excellent, especially remarkable given the magazine is 120 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor toning and fading commensurate with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome edge-wear along the spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover is attached, though loosely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo foxing, stains, or blemishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence of a vertical crease running down the center of the page (attests to authenticity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior is clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approximately 10.75\" × 8.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired at auction, ensuring documented provenance for this important early Parrish work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSignificance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"St. Valentine\" cover is seldom seen and highly collectible. It showcases the artist's mastery of composition, color, and neoclassical themes that would shape much of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA museum-quality piece for the serious Parrish collector or anyone who appreciates the artistry of the Golden Age of American Illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47577072763139,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3559\/9107\/files\/20251224_131543.jpg?v=1766602323","url":"https:\/\/thegildedprints.com\/products\/original-life-magazine-feb-2-1905-maxfield-parrish-st-valentine-cover","provider":"The Gilded Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}