{"product_id":"original-life-magazine-oct-19-1922-maxfield-parrish-masquerade-cover","title":"Original Life Magazine - Oct. 19, 1922 - Maxfield Parrish \"Masquerade\" Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete, original edition of \u003cem\u003eLife\u003c\/em\u003e magazine from October 19, 1922, featuring one of Maxfield Parrish's most beloved and recognizable covers: \"Masquerade.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Artwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning cover showcases one of Parrish's trademark Pierrot figures—a whimsical character dressed in a black-and-white checked robe accented with a vibrant red sash and cape. The Pierrot stands center stage, surrounded by many of the iconic Parrish tropes that collectors treasure: castles rising in the distant background, graceful trees framing the composition, and delicate flowers encircling the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the Pierrot, a fairytale landscape stretches into the horizon, rendered in Parrish's masterful style. The composition brings together all the elements that made his work so distinctive and beloved—theatrical costume, architectural fantasy, natural beauty, and that unmistakable sense of enchantment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Masquerade\" is one of the best-known covers Parrish created for \u003cem\u003eLife\u003c\/em\u003e magazine and remains a favorite among collectors for its perfect synthesis of his artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis magazine is in \u003cstrong\u003eremarkably good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e—rarely seen in such fine preservation for a piece over 100 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine is intact with minimal edge wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal toning and fading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors remain rich and vivid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo staining or foxing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddress label is printed on the rear cover, leaving the front cover pristine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approximately 11\" × 8.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired at auction. Examples in this exceptional condition are rarely available on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSignificance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Masquerade\" cover represents Parrish at the height of his powers, combining his love of theatrical costume, architectural fantasy, and natural beauty into a single, enchanting composition. The Pierrot figure became one of his most recognizable motifs, and this cover exemplifies why his work captivated audiences during the Golden Age of American Illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential piece for the serious Parrish collector and a stunning example of early 20th-century magazine illustration at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47577092718851,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3559\/9107\/files\/20251229_183752.jpg?v=1767051715","url":"https:\/\/thegildedprints.com\/products\/original-life-magazine-oct-19-1922-maxfield-parrish-masquerade-cover","provider":"The Gilded Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}