Lou Nolan
American poster artist
About Lou Nolan
Lived 1926 – 2008 (aged 82). Lou Nolan was an American poster artist.
Louis James Nolan, Jr. (28 June 1926 Washington, D.C. – 24 October 2008 McLean, Virginia) was an American artist who, among other things, designed several United States Navy recruiting posters and, from 1985 through 2007, illustrated about twenty-five USPS stamps. In Navy literature, he is sometimes incorrectly credited as Lloyd Nolan. Nolan also created designs for NASA, the Smithsonian Institution, the other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and several federal agencies. His work was honored by the Art Directors Club of New York and Print magazine. He won gold and silver medals from the Art Directors Club of Metropolitan Washington.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lou Nolan?
American poster artist (1926–2008)
When was Lou Nolan born?
Lou Nolan was born on 28 June 1926 in Washington, D.C..
When did Lou Nolan die?
Lou Nolan died on 24 October 2008 in McLean.
What was Lou Nolan's occupation?
Lou Nolan was a poster artist.
What nationality was Lou Nolan?
Lou Nolan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lou Nolan. https://biography.guide/lou-nolan-poster-artist/
MLA: "Lou Nolan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lou-nolan-poster-artist/.
Chicago: "Lou Nolan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lou-nolan-poster-artist/.
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