Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio
480 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215-3886
Columbus, OH 43215-3886
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1894 Columbus, Ohio - 1961. Known for: Illustrator-whimsical cartoons.
A long-time cartoonist for "The New Yorker" magazine, he became one of America's best-known illustrators in the first half of the 20th century. He was born and grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and attended... Read full biography
A long-time cartoonist for "The New Yorker" magazine, he became one of America's best-known illustrators in the first half of the 20th century. He was born and grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University where he edited the humorous undergraduate magazine. In his senior year, he... Read full biography
A long-time cartoonist for "The New Yorker" magazine, he became one of America's best-known illustrators in the first half of the 20th century. He was born and grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University where he edited the humorous undergraduate magazine. In his senior year, he left to become a code clerk in the State Department in Washington D.C. and later in the Paris Embassy. He never saw active duty because of having lost the sight in one eye in a childhood bow and arrow... Read full biography
A long-time cartoonist for "The New Yorker" magazine, he became one of America's best-known illustrators in the first half of the 20th century. He was born and grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University where he edited the humorous undergraduate magazine. In his senior year, he left to become a code clerk in the State Department in Washington D.C. and later in the Paris Embassy. He never saw active duty because of having lost the sight in one eye in a childhood bow and arrow accident. After World War II, he worked as a newspaper reporter for publications including the "Columbus Dispatch," the "Paris Tribune," and the "New York Evening Post.". In 1927, he joined the staff of the "New Yorker Magazine," and wrote and... Read full biography
A long-time cartoonist for "The New Yorker" magazine, he became one of America's best-known illustrators in the first half of the 20th century. He was born and grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University where he edited the humorous undergraduate magazine. In his senior year, he left to become a code clerk in the State Department in Washington D.C. and later in the Paris Embassy. He never saw active duty because of having lost the sight in one eye in a childhood bow and arrow accident. After World War II, he worked as a newspaper reporter for publications including the "Columbus Dispatch," the "Paris Tribune," and the "New York Evening Post.". In 1927, he joined the staff of the "New Yorker Magazine," and wrote and illustrated his first book "Is Sex Necessary," in collaboration with fellow staff writer, E.B. White. The book was very popular and laun... Read full biography
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About James Thurber: Museums & Collections
Museums & Collections (3)
All MuseumsSan Diego Museum of Art
Balboa Park, 1450 el Prado
Po 122107
San Diego, CA 92101Smith College Museum of Art
20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace
Northampton, MA 01063