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John McLenan
American cartoonist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John McLenan (1827–1865) was an American illustrator and caricaturist. Active from 1852 to 1865, his works include illustrations of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations for Harper's Weekly (1859 - 1861) and illustrations for two Wilkie Collins novels.[1] Author Sinclair Hamilton wrote of McLenan
- Discovered by DeWitt C. Hitchcock working in a pork-packing establishment in Cincinnati and making drawings on the tops of barrels, McLenan became one of the most prolific of our [i. e., America's] early illustrators. . . . . He was also well known as a comic draftsman. His work will bear comparison with the best of his time.[2]
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John McLenan | |
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![]() McLenan by Sol Eytinge Jr. | |
Born | 1827 |
Died | 1865 (aged 37–38) |
Nationality | American |
Known for | A Tale of Two Cities (illustrations) Great Expectations (illustrations) |
Style | Illustration, caricature |
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Some of his cartoons make use of the text comics format, making him a pioneer in comics.[3]