Biographical Sketches of Cartoonists & Illustrators in the Swann Collection of the Library of Congress (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781304858887)

Inside this book are short biographical sketches about the many artists represented in the Library of Congress' Swann Collection compiled by Erwin Swann (1906-1973). In the early 1960s, Swann, a New York advertising executive started collecting original cartoon drawings of artistic and humorous interest. Included in the collection are political prints and drawings, satires, caricatures, cartoon strips and panels, and periodical illustrations by more than 500 artists, most of whom are American. The 2,085 items range from 1780-1977, with the bulk falling between 1890-1970. The Collection includes 1,922 drawings, 124 prints, 14 paintings, 13 animation cels, 9 collages, 1 album, 1 photographic print, and 1 scrapbook. 2nd printing in 2017 deleted TE Coles and added the correct entry for CE Toles.

Author: Sara Duke
ISBN-10: 130485888X
ISBN-13: 9781304858887
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 01/24/2012
Pages: 342
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d