John Bradshaw Crandell | |
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 Bradshaw Crandell in 1949 | |
| Born | June 14, 1896 |
| Died | January 25, 1966 (aged 69) |
| Spouse | Myra Clarke |
| Parent(s) | Hubert Lee Crandell Vira Mills |
Bradshaw Crandell (June 14, 1896 – January 25, 1966) was an American artist and illustrator. He was known as the "artist of the stars". Among those who posed for Crandell were Carole Lombard, Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Veronica Lake and Lana Turner. In 1921, he began his career with an ad for Lorraine hair nets sold exclusively by F. W. Woolworth. His first cover illustration was the May 28, 1921 issue for the humor magazine Judge. In later life, he went from illustrations to oil-on-canvas paintings which included political figures. He also provided poster work for 20th Century Fox. In 2006, he was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.[1] In March 2010, an illustration for the 1952 Dutch Treat Club yearbook of Crandell's sold for $17,000.[2]
- ^ "The Society of Illustrators: Hall of Fame Inductee Bradshaw Crandell". New York City: Society of Illustrators. c. 2006. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
- ^ The Vintager [1] Retrieved 14 September 2010