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John held jr biography
John Held Jr.
American cartoonist (–)
For the American mailartist, see John Held Jr. (mailartist).
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Portrait by Pirie MacDonald (c.&#;) | |
| Born | ()January 10, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | March 2, () (aged&#;69) Belmar, New Jersey, U.S. |
John James Held Jr. (January 10, &#; March 2, ) was an American cartoonist, printmaker, illustrator, sculptor, and author.
One of the best-known magazine illustrators of the s, his most popular works were his uniquely styled cartoons which depicted people dancing, driving, playing sports, and engaging in other popular activities of the era.
Held grew up in an artistic family that encouraged his pursuit of arts from the beginning.
He began selling pieces of art by the age of nine. He never graduated from high school, finding his time was better spent honing his skills which he began at The Salt Lake Tribune as a sports illustrator during his late teenage years.
His friendship with Harold Ross, creator