Dean Cornwell Artist

Dean Cornwell (March 5, 1892 - December 4, 1960) was an American illustrator and muralist. His oil paintings were frequently featured in popular magazines and books as literary illustrations, advertisements, and posters promoting the war effort. Throughout the first half of the 20th century he was a dominant presence in American illustration. At the peak of his popularity he was nicknamed the "Dean of Illustrators".

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 05, 1892
Birth place
Louisville Kentucky
Nationality
United States
Date of deathDecember 04, 1960
Place of death
New York City

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External resources

  1. http://bostonartdeco.org/boston_art_deco_a_virtual_w/downtown/new_england_telephone_headq
  2. http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entry.php?rec=316
  3. http://www.americanartarchives.com/cornwell.htm
  4. http://www.americanillustration.org
  5. http://www.kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu/collections/artworkList.asp?artist=Cornwell%2C+Dean