Crockett Johnson

Crockett Johnson (1906–1975) was an American comics artist, illustrator and painter.

Also recorded as David Johnson Leisk.

Crockett Johnson in brief

Born
1906
Died
1975
Known for
comics artist, illustrator, painter and children's writer
Place of birth
New York City
Contents

Overview

Also worked under the name Leisk, David Johnson.

Born at New York City in 1906, died at Norwalk in 1975.

In detail

Crockett Johnson studied at Cooper Union and Newtown High School. the recorded working language is English.

Works named in the authority record are Barnaby and Harold and the Purple Crayon.

Distinctions recorded are Kiddo Leespluim.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Crockett Johnson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2894539: Crockett Johnson

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Elsewhere in Comics and comic art

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