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
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 |
- 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]
Some of his cartoons make use of the text comics format, making him a pioneer in comics.[3]
References edit
- ^ Philip V. Allingham, victorianweb.org, John McLenan (1827-1865): "His work will bear comparison with the best of his time", undated, accessed 4 November 2012.
- ^ Hamilton, Sinclair; "Foreword," Frank Weitenkampf. Early American Book and Wood Engravers 1670-1870. Vol. 1, Main Catalogue. Princeton, NJ: Princeton U. P., 1968, p180, quoted by Philip V. Allingham, victorianweb.org, John McLenan (1827-1865): "His work will bear comparison with the best of his time", undated, accessed 4 November 2012.
- ^ "John McLenan".
External links edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to John McLenan.
- John McLenan — Illustrator for Harper's Weekly at Victoria Web
- Works by John McLenan at Project Gutenberg
- Works by or about John McLenan at Internet Archive
- John McLenan article on Lambiek Comiclopedia.
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