Nankivel, Fred, 1876-1950

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Painter, illustrator; cartoonist, designer; New York, N.Y.

Born in Iowa. Illustrator for Harpers, Puck, Scribners and Judge magazines and the New York Herald. He painted seascapes and landscapes of New England in the "Ashcan School" style. He developed animation for the Edison Moving Picture Company in the early 1900's. Nankivel also was a toy designer, playwright and theatre director.

From the description of Fred Nankivel papers, 1899-1973. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82921639

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referencedIn Papers relating to the 1913 Armory Show 50th Anniversary Exhibition Archives of American Art
creatorOf Fred Nankivel papers Archives of American Art
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associatedWith Cooke, Claudine Nankivel. person
associatedWith Newell, Peter, 1862-1924. person
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New York (State)--New York
New England
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Artists' illustrated books
Artists' studios
Caricatures and cartoons
Cartoonists
Illustrated children's books
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Painting, Modern
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Birth 1876

Death 1950

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