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Ethel Reed
A Visionary of Art Nouveau and Early American Illustration Ethel Reed stands as a remarkable figure in the annals of American graphic art, particularly recognized for her exquisite contributions to the Art Nouveau movement. Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on March 13th, 1874, Reed’s life was marked by both artistic brilliance and personal challenges—a duality that profoundly shaped her oeuvre and cemented her legacy as a trailblazi
ng artist of her time. Her early years were steeped in familial influences; Edgar Eugene Reed, her father, was a respected photographer, instilling in Ethel a keen appreciation for visual representation and meticulous detail. This connection to the lens likely informed her later mastery of composition and the striking, flattened perspectives that would become her hallmark. Reed’s artistic journey commenced formally at Cowles Art Schoo…
