J.C. Leyendecker - Arrow Shirt Ads - Charles Beach - Early 20th-Century.

These original advertisements for Arrow Collars and Shirts feature Leyendecker's model and companion Charles Beach.  Leyendecker met Beach in 1903, when the young model from Cleveland first posed for him. The artist was impressed not only by Beach's handsome face and physique but also by his ability to hold poses for extended periods.  Their relationship lasted until Leyendecker's death. Over the next thirty years, Beach's image as the Arrow Collar Man, as well as Leyendecker's other representations of him, became one of the most widely circulated visual icons in mainstream American culture. In this capacity, Beach became the symbol of American prosperity, sophistication, manliness, and style.  They measure approximately 5 x 6 each and are sold as a pair. They are clipped from early 20th-century magazines and are in great condition for their age. Scanned and photographed in natural light.