About James Gordon Irving
Lived 1913 – 2012 (aged 99). James Gordon Irving was an illustrator and painter.
James Gordon Irving (June 2, 1913 – August 15, 2012) was a commercial illustrator and painter, best known for illustrating the early Golden Guide series of nature books.
Life and career Irving, who went by the name Gordon, was born in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. When the series was relaunched in 2001, several of the books continued to feature Irving's paintings.
A resident of Haworth, New Jersey, Irving died aged 99 on August 15, 2012, survived by his two sons.
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Who was James Gordon Irving?
illustrator and painter (1913–2012)
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James Gordon Irving was born on 2 June 1913.
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James Gordon Irving died on 15 August 2012.
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James Gordon Irving was an illustrator and painter.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Gordon Irving. https://biography.guide/james-gordon-irving/
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