Ernest Hamlin Baker

American illustrator

Ernest Hamlin Baker
Born1889
Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
Died1975 (aged 85–86)
Alma materColgate University
StyleCartoonist
Baker's illustration of Howard Hughes on the cover of Time magazine, July 1948

Ernest Hamlin Baker (1889–1975)[1] was an American artist and illustrator from Poughkeepsie, New York.[2] He illustrated more than 300 covers for Time magazine.[3][4] He also made posters for the American Legion. He drew political cartoons for Poughkeepsie's Evening Star newspaper.[3] His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[5]

He graduated from Colgate University.

References

  1. ^ "Gallery: Ernest Hamlin Baker".
  2. ^ "Ernest Hamlin Baker, the Alphabet of Illustrators".
  3. ^ a b "Drawing Distinction (The Colgate Scene, May 2002)".
  4. ^ "Ernest Baker".
  5. ^ "Ernest Hamlin Baker". Olympedia. Retrieved August 2, 2020.

External links

  • Examples of Baker's magazine covers
  • Pettaquamscutt Historical Society Mural – Kingston RI at Living New Deal
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