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Rose O'Neill

American illustrator (1874-1944) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 69

Rose Cecil O'Neill was an American cartoonist, illustrator, artist, and writer. She rose to fame for her creation of the popular comic strip characters, Kewpies, in 1909, and was also the first published female cartoonist in the United States.

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Will Eisner Hall of Fame2022

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Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1874 to 1944 · aged 69