#CaptainHorns

2026-01-13

The Adventures of Captain Horn by Frank R. Stockton, Charles Scribner's Sons publishers [1899]
1 print (poster) : color. | Head-and-shoulders portrait of man behind vines.

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The image is a colorful poster titled "The Adventures of Captain Horn" by Frank R. Stockton, published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1899. The main visual element on the poster features an illustration of a man partially obscured by green vines with yellowish-green leaves. His head and shoulders are visible through the foliage, suggesting he is behind them.
The background consists of bold colors: bright yellow at the top half transitioning into dark navy blue towards the bottom right side where Captain Horn's face is located. The title "The Adventures of CAPTAIN HORN" appears prominently in large black lettering with a green outline on the upper portion, and additional text like "by F.R. STOCKTON," "CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS PUBLISHERS," along with some decorative elements such as stylized leaves or vines that wrap around the edges of the poster.
The overall design has an Art Nouveau feel due to its use of flowing lines, organic shapes, and naturalistic motifs like those seen in the portrayal of Captain Horn's face through the surrounding foliage. The color contrast between yellow-green hues and dark navy blue adds vibrancy and draws attention to the central figure on this poster designed for promotional purposes or as a piece of art reflecting early 20th-century illustrative styles.

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