Dean Cornwell

American 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".

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Dean Cornwell was born on Saturday, 5 March 1892 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was best known as an artist. Cornwell's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Sunday, 4 December 1960 in New York City, U.S. at the age of 68. His zodiac star sign was Pisces.

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