James Daugherty

1889–1974

Introduction

James Henry Daugherty (June 1, 1889 – February 21, 1974) was an American modernist painter, muralist, children's book author and illustrator.

Wikidata identifier

Q15488794

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Introduction

His illustrated books include "Abe Lincoln Grows Up," "Early Moon" and "The Knickerbocker History of New York," all published in New York.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, author, illustrator, painter

ULAN identifier

500028785

Names

James Henry Daugherty, Daugherty, James Daugherty

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First acquired
1969

Date of birth
June 1, 1889

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