Ethel Rundquist illustration for magazine cover. Young woman skating on ice. 1916

Ethel Rundquist was an American illustrator active in the early 20th century, known for her charming and stylish depictions of modern women in everyday scenes. Working during the golden age of American illustration, she contributed to various popular magazines, capturing the spirit of the era with a soft yet lively Art Nouveau-influenced style. Her work is often associated with elegance, fashion, and a sense of leisure that mirrored contemporary ideals of femininity and modern life.

This 1916 illustration by Rundquist, originally created as a magazine cover and now reproduced as a fine art print, depicts a young woman gracefully ice skating. The composition reflects early 20th-century aesthetics, with delicate linework, muted winter tones, and a graceful sense of motion.