Morgan Dennis
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Morgan Dennis
Morgan Dennis was not only a renowned American artist, but also an accomplished author and illustrator of children's books. His love for animals, particularly dogs, was a recurring theme throughout his works. He was born in 1892 in Massachusetts and attended the Massachusetts Normal Art School. After serving in World War I, he moved to New York City and began his career as a freelance artist. It was during this time that he began illustrating for various magazines, including The Saturday Evening Post and Collier's. Dennis' love for dogs led him to create some of his most famous works, including his series of illustrations for the book The Morgan Dennis Dog Book which featured various dog breeds and their characteristics. He also illustrated the popular children's book The Christmas Dog, which tells the heartwarming story of a stray dog who finds a home for the holidays. In addition to his illustrations, Dennis was also a successful author, writing several books on dog breeds and their histories. His book The Complete Dog Book for Children became a popular resource for young readers interested in learning more about dogs. Despite his success as an author and illustrator, Dennis never lost his passion for painting. He continued to create works of art throughout his life, often featuring dogs as his subjects. His paintings and illustrations can be found in various museums and galleries throughout the United States.
Morgan Dennis, American artist, illustrator, children's books, dogs
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Morgan Dennis
Morgan Dennis is a renowned American artist, best known for his iconic transitional abstract expressionist paintings. He was born in 1923 in Georgia, and as a young man served in the United States Navy during World War II. Following the war, Dennis attended the Parsons School of Design in New York City, and was subsequently awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study painting in Europe. Upon his return to the United States, he began teaching at the University of Chicago and developed a successful career as a painter and printmaker.
Notable works by Dennis include “The Accident” (1956), “Pandemonium” (1959), and “The Expulsion” (1963). Abstract expressionism, color field painting, expressionism, lyrical abstraction, surrealism, symbolism.
— Mei Wang
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