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Joseph Christian Leyendecker

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Joseph Christian Leyendecker

Birth
Montabaur, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death
25 Jul 1951 (aged 77)
New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York, USA
Burial
Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA
Plot
White Oak Plot, Section 18 Lot West 1925
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Artist. He was one of the most popular American illustrators of his time. Born in Montabaur, Germany as Joseph Christian Leyendecker, he was better known as J.C. His first "Saturday Evening Post" magazine cover was in 1899, and did more than 300 more during the next 40 years. Among the most famous of these was the annual New Year Baby series. He was elected to the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1977. In the 21st century, his works are selling for $150,000 to $400,000.
Artist. He was one of the most popular American illustrators of his time. Born in Montabaur, Germany as Joseph Christian Leyendecker, he was better known as J.C. His first "Saturday Evening Post" magazine cover was in 1899, and did more than 300 more during the next 40 years. Among the most famous of these was the annual New Year Baby series. He was elected to the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1977. In the 21st century, his works are selling for $150,000 to $400,000.

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  • Originally Created by: Genet
  • Added: Jun 4, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11089743/joseph_christian-leyendecker: accessed ), memorial page for Joseph Christian Leyendecker (23 Mar 1874–25 Jul 1951), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11089743, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.