Rea Irvin

Rea Irvin was an influential American graphic designer and artist best known for creating the iconic first cover of The New Yorker magazine in 1925, featuring the character Eustace Tilly. This elegantly dressed figure with a top hat and monocle became the magazine's mascot, symbolizing its sophisticated and witty approach to journalism and culture. Irvin's work set the artistic tone for The New Yorker, which has since become a cornerstone of American literary and journalistic tradition, contributing significantly to the magazine's identity and cultural impact over the past century.