About Alan Dunn
Lived 1900 – 1974. Alan Dunn was an American cartoonist and artist.
Alan Dunn (1900–1974) was a cartoonist known for his work in The New Yorker. He also had architectural expertise and submitted work to the magazine 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.
He eventually became The New Yorker's most prolific illustrator, creating nine covers and nearly 2000 cartoons over 47 years.
A cartoon of his is credited with inspiring the Fermi Paradox.
Dunn and Petty donated their papers to Syracuse University.
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Who was Alan Dunn?
American cartoonist and author (1900–1974)
When was Alan Dunn born?
Alan Dunn was born in 1900 in Belmar.
When did Alan Dunn die?
Alan Dunn died in 1974.
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Alan Dunn was a cartoonist and artist.
What nationality was Alan Dunn?
Alan Dunn was American.
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