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1878 Mineola, New York - 1960 Mineola, New York. Known for: Illustration-outdoor genre, wildlife.
The following text is from the introduction to the book, Lynn Bogue Hunt: A Sporting Life by Kevin C. Shelly: Submitted by the author. Lynn Bogue Hunt lived in two worlds throughout his 82 years.... Read full biography
The following text is from the introduction to the book, Lynn Bogue Hunt: A Sporting Life by Kevin C. Shelly: Submitted by the author. Lynn Bogue Hunt lived in two worlds throughout his 82 years. Born into a well-off family, he grew up poor, raised by a single parent: the tattered coat worn to his... Read full biography
The following text is from the introduction to the book, Lynn Bogue Hunt: A Sporting Life by Kevin C. Shelly: Submitted by the author. Lynn Bogue Hunt lived in two worlds throughout his 82 years. Born into a well-off family, he grew up poor, raised by a single parent: the tattered coat worn to his high school graduation was patched and let out; his mismatched pants second-hand. Money mattered to Hunt the rest of his life. One of his favorite sayings as an adult was: "Art for art's sake, but... Read full biography
The following text is from the introduction to the book, Lynn Bogue Hunt: A Sporting Life by Kevin C. Shelly: Submitted by the author. Lynn Bogue Hunt lived in two worlds throughout his 82 years. Born into a well-off family, he grew up poor, raised by a single parent: the tattered coat worn to his high school graduation was patched and let out; his mismatched pants second-hand. Money mattered to Hunt the rest of his life. One of his favorite sayings as an adult was: "Art for art's sake, but money for God's sake!" During the Depression his popular and prolific artwork earned him as much as $50,000 a year - about $650,000 in today's dollars. He had money enough then for a maid and a fashionable Long Island address. Concerned with... Read full biography
The following text is from the introduction to the book, Lynn Bogue Hunt: A Sporting Life by Kevin C. Shelly: Submitted by the author. Lynn Bogue Hunt lived in two worlds throughout his 82 years. Born into a well-off family, he grew up poor, raised by a single parent: the tattered coat worn to his high school graduation was patched and let out; his mismatched pants second-hand. Money mattered to Hunt the rest of his life. One of his favorite sayings as an adult was: "Art for art's sake, but money for God's sake!" During the Depression his popular and prolific artwork earned him as much as $50,000 a year - about $650,000 in today's dollars. He had money enough then for a maid and a fashionable Long Island address. Concerned with appearances, Hunt dressed meticulously, even when fishing. An immaculate white smock protected his c... Read full biography
Lynn Bogue Hunt - Artist Info
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Keywords (36)
Art Method
- •Comic Book, Comic Strip Artist, Comic Figures
- •Easel Painting
- •Illustration, Illustrator
- •Murals: Design, Painting, Fresco, Mosaic, Glass
Art Media
Art Style
Art Subject
- •Animals, Mammals
- •Birds, Ornithology, Avian Art
- •Figure, Figurative Humans
- •Genre, Human Activity, Daily Life
- •Landscape, Nature, Rural Scene
- •Outdoor Sporting Scenes, Field and Stream, Hunting
- •Waterfowl
- •Wildlife, Wild Animal
Art Association
- •Allied Artists of America-
- •Philadelphia Sketch Club
- •Society of Illustrators-
Awards/Recognition
- •Duck Stamp Design for Ducks Unlimited
Chronology
- •Early 20th Century Before 1950
- •Late 20th Century After 1950
Added Description
- •COLLIER'S Magazine Illustrator and/or Photographer
- •Genre Specialty
- •Illustration Specialty
- •SATURDAY EVENING POST Illustrator and/or Photographer
- •Wildlife Specialty
Exhibition of Art Association
- •Philadelphia Sketch Club-
- •Society of Illustrators