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1921 Mountain Park, New Mexico - 2003 Newport Beach, California. Known for: Editorial cartoonist-war genre.
Bill Mauldin was born in Mountain Park, New Mexico on October 29, 1921. His desire to be a cartoonist mushroomed at an early age. After finishing high school, Mauldin initiated studies at the Academy... Read full biography
Bill Mauldin was born in Mountain Park, New Mexico on October 29, 1921. His desire to be a cartoonist mushroomed at an early age. After finishing high school, Mauldin initiated studies at the Academy of Fine Art in Chicago. World War II interrupted his studies, and in 1940 he became a member of the... Read full biography
Bill Mauldin was born in Mountain Park, New Mexico on October 29, 1921. His desire to be a cartoonist mushroomed at an early age. After finishing high school, Mauldin initiated studies at the Academy of Fine Art in Chicago. World War II interrupted his studies, and in 1940 he became a member of the U.S. Army's 45 Division. Although the war may have intervened with his studies, it did not squelch his intended career of cartooning. "Willie & Joe", a couple of weary 'dogfaced' cartoon soldiers,... Read full biography
Bill Mauldin was born in Mountain Park, New Mexico on October 29, 1921. His desire to be a cartoonist mushroomed at an early age. After finishing high school, Mauldin initiated studies at the Academy of Fine Art in Chicago. World War II interrupted his studies, and in 1940 he became a member of the U.S. Army's 45 Division. Although the war may have intervened with his studies, it did not squelch his intended career of cartooning. "Willie & Joe", a couple of weary 'dogfaced' cartoon soldiers, was created by him in 1940 for the 45th Division News, his Division's newspaper. In 1943, Mauldin participated in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Although the cartoon was somewhat despised by the conservative brass, often reflecting his... Read full biography
Bill Mauldin was born in Mountain Park, New Mexico on October 29, 1921. His desire to be a cartoonist mushroomed at an early age. After finishing high school, Mauldin initiated studies at the Academy of Fine Art in Chicago. World War II interrupted his studies, and in 1940 he became a member of the U.S. Army's 45 Division. Although the war may have intervened with his studies, it did not squelch his intended career of cartooning. "Willie & Joe", a couple of weary 'dogfaced' cartoon soldiers, was created by him in 1940 for the 45th Division News, his Division's newspaper. In 1943, Mauldin participated in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Although the cartoon was somewhat despised by the conservative brass, often reflecting his anti-authoritarian views, it was so well received by the army's rank and file that Mauldin was accepted as a full-... Read full biography
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Keywords (20)
Art Method
- •Easel Painting
- •Illustration, Illustrator
Art Media
Art Style
- •Cartoon Drawing, Cartoon Figures
Art Subject
- •Abraham Lincoln
- •Figure, Figurative Humans
- •Genre, Human Activity, Daily Life
- •History: Historical Figures, Sites, Buildings, Events
- •Humor, Whimsy
- •Social Commentary, Cultural Issues, Political, Racial Views
- •War Scenes, Military Genre, Figure, Portrait, Battles
Awards/Recognition
- •Reuben Award, National Cartoon Society
Chronology
- •Early 20th Century Before 1950
- •Late 20th Century After 1950
Added Description
- •Cartoon Specialty
- •Genre Specialty