John McLenan
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. Author Sinclair Hamilton wrote of McLenan
- 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.
John McLenan | |
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McLenan by Sol Eytinge Jr. | |
| Born | 1827 United States |
| Died | 1865 (aged 37–38) United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | A Tale of Two Cities (illustrations) Great Expectations (illustrations) |
| Style | Illustration, caricature |
Some of his cartoons make use of the text comics format, making him a pioneer in comics.
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