Life, 1927-07-14 · page 21 of 40
Life — July 14, 1927 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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This page celebrates **Coles Phillips**, an illustrator whose career at *Life* magazine spanned from 1908 until his early death. The layout reproduces several of his notable works from the magazine, each labeled with publication dates ranging from 1908 to 1926. Phillips specialized in stylized fashion illustrations and satirical cartoon art typical of early 20th-century *Life*. The images show fashionable women in various scenarios—diving, in evening wear, posed dramatically—reflecting the magazine's focus on contemporary society and style. The text indicates Phillips received his "first encouragement" from *Life* and remained attached to the publication throughout his career. The piece is essentially a tribute, noting that the final reproduced image was "the last picture that Coles Phillips painted" before his career "ended, too soon"—suggesting his premature death. The page functions as a retrospective of his contributions to the magazine's visual identity.
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