Nell Brinkley
Nell Brinkley | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 5, 1886 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | October 21, 1944 (aged 58) New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Occupations | Illustrator and comic artist |
| Spouse |
Bruce McRae Jr.
(m. 1920; div. 1937) |
| Children | Bruce McRae III |
| Parent(s) | Robert Serrett Brinkley and May French Brinkley |
| Awards | Women Cartoonists Hall of Fame Eisner Award Hall of Fame |
Nell Brinkley (September 5, 1886 – October 21, 1944) was an American illustrator and comic artist who was sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Comics" during her nearly four-decade career working with New York newspapers and magazines. She was the creator of the Brinkley Girl, a stylish character who appeared in her comics and became a popular symbol in songs, films and theater.