Alan Dunn (cartoonist)
Alan Dunn (1900–1974) was a cartoonist known for his work in The New Yorker. He also had architectural expertise and submitted work to Architectural Record. He was married to fellow cartoonist Mary Petty.
Dunn studied at Columbia University, the National Academy of Design and the American Academy in Rome.[1]
He eventually became The New Yorker's most prolific illustrator, creating 9 covers and nearly 2000 cartoons over 47 years.[1]
A cartoon of his is credited with inspiring the Fermi Paradox.[1]
Dunn and Petty donated their papers to Syracuse University.
Collections
- Who's Paying for this Cab? (Simon & Schuster, 1945)
- A Portfolio of Social Cartoons (Simon & Schuster, 1968)
- Architecture Observed (New York, 1970)
References
External Links
- Alan Dunn and Mary Petty Papers 1907-1972 at Syracuse University (primary source material)
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