Groth, John, 1908-1988

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Dates:
Birth 1908-02-26
Death 1988-06-27
Americans,

Biographical notes:

Native Chicagoan John Groth became the first Art Director for Esquire magazine in 1933. Over the years he became one of the most accomplished and best known American illustrators.

From the description of Gone with the wind illustrations, 1963-1973. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 463007022

Art instructor, painter, book illustrator, war correspondent; New York, NY; d. 1988.

From the description of John Groth papers, 1930-1986. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86093815

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Subjects:

  • Art
  • Art teachers
  • Book jackets
  • Brochures
  • Eskimos in art
  • Horses in art
  • Illustrators
  • Painters
  • War in art

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Places:

  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)

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