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Robert McCloskey

Robert McCloskey (1914–2003) was an American writer, illustrator and painter.

Also recorded as John Robert McCloskey.

Robert McCloskey in brief

Born
1914
Died
2003
Known for
writer, illustrator and painter
Place of birth
Hamilton
Contents

Overview

Born at Hamilton in 1914, died at Deer Isle in 2003.

In detail

Robert McCloskey studied at National Academy of Design and Vesper George School of Art. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are fairy tale.

Residence is recorded at Ohio and Maine.

Works named in the authority record are Make Way for Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal and Homer Price.

Distinctions recorded are Caldecott Medal, Regina Medal and Library of Congress Living Legend.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Robert McCloskey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q354148: Robert McCloskey

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