Jack-o-Lantern at Window - Halloween Art Print
Is it a mysterious pumpkin-headed figure or mischievous children playing a Halloween "trick" at the window? This scene, dating back to the 1910s, is part of a series depicting jack-o'-lanterns peering through windows to surprise those within, a common motif of Ellen Clapsaddle and the era's Halloween postcards in general. This image is also included in our Halloween Postcard Box AND our Happy Halloween Art Print Portfolio! Ellen Clapsaddle (1865-1934) was an American artist celebrated for her immense impact on the world of vintage postcard illustration. With a staggering portfolio of over 3,000 designs in the souvenir postcard field, she played a pivotal role in the Golden Age of Postcards (1890s through World War I), during which hundreds of millions of postcards were printed, imported, sold, and mailed. Clapsaddle's artistry is beautifully preserved in these cherished pieces of nostalgia, often featuring children, floral arrangements, and holiday themes. Her profound influence even