John McLenan

John McLenan (1827–1865) was an American illustrator and caricaturist. Active from 1852 to 1865, his works include illustrations of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations for Harper's Weekly (1859 - 1861) and illustrations for two Wilkie Collins novels.[1] Author Sinclair Hamilton wrote of McLenan

Discovered by DeWitt C. Hitchcock working in a pork-packing establishment in Cincinnati and making drawings on the tops of barrels, McLenan became one of the most prolific of our [i. e., America's] early illustrators. . . . . He was also well known as a comic draftsman. His work will bear comparison with the best of his time.[2]
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John McLenan
McLenan by Sol Eytinge Jr.
Born1827
United States
Died1865 (aged 37–38)
United States
NationalityAmerican
Known forA Tale of Two Cities (illustrations)
Great Expectations (illustrations)
StyleIllustration, caricature

Some of his cartoons make use of the text comics format, making him a pioneer in comics. [3]

References
  1. Philip V. Allingham, victorianweb.org, John McLenan (1827-1865): "His work will bear comparison with the best of his time", undated, accessed 4 November 2012.
  2. Hamilton, Sinclair; "Foreword," Frank Weitenkampf. Early American Book and Wood Engravers 1670-1870. Vol. 1, Main Catalogue. Princeton, NJ: Princeton U. P., 1968, p180, quoted by Philip V. Allingham, victorianweb.org, John McLenan (1827-1865): "His work will bear comparison with the best of his time", undated, accessed 4 November 2012.
  3. https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/mclenan_john.htm


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