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John James Held Jr. (1889-1958)

American cartoonist, illustrator, and artist renowned for his Jazz Age depictions of flappers and the Roaring Twenties

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Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): Mercury Astronauts Receiving the Collier Trophy, White House, Washington, USA, 1963

Mercury Astronauts Receiving the Collier Trophy, White House, Washington, USA, 1963. NASA Administrator James E. Webb (center)

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): JOHN HELD, JR: PIPE SMOKER. Coloring the Meerschaum Pipe. Illustration by John Held, Jr

JOHN HELD, JR: PIPE SMOKER. Coloring the Meerschaum Pipe. Illustration by John Held, Jr. (1889-1958)

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): Playful golfers by John Held, Jr. on the cover of Judge, 1923

Playful golfers by John Held, Jr. on the cover of Judge, 1923
HELD: GOLF COVER, 1923. Playful golfers by John Held, Jr. on the cover of Judge, 1923

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): The All Year Round Girl. Life magazine cover, 1925, by John Held, Jr

The All Year Round Girl. Life magazine cover, 1925, by John Held, Jr
HELD: YEAR ROUND GIRL, 1925. The All Year Round Girl. Life magazine cover, 1925, by John Held, Jr

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): With one more stroke to the shapely head, He fell across the picture - Dead The face upon the floor

With one more stroke to the shapely head, He fell across the picture - Dead The face upon the floor
DRINKING, 1925. With one more stroke to the shapely head, He fell across the picture - Dead " The face upon the floor." Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): Rangefinder, Friendship 7, ca. 1962. Creator: Unknown

Rangefinder, Friendship 7, ca. 1962. Creator: Unknown
During his three-orbit flight on February 20, 1962, John Glenn used this photometer/rangefinder to measure the airglow layer around the Earth

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): The ships of Lord Mulgraves expedition of discovery embedded in ice in the Polar Regions, 1774

The ships of Lord Mulgraves expedition of discovery embedded in ice in the Polar Regions, 1774. HMS Racehorse and Carcass sailed from the Nore on the sandbank of the Thames Estuary

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): HELD: SHEIK & SHEBA, 1925. Sheik with Sheba. A John Held, Jr, cover for Judge, 1925

HELD: SHEIK & SHEBA, 1925. Sheik with Sheba. A John Held, Jr, cover for Judge, 1925

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): COLLEGE FOOTBALL PROGRAM. 1927 Yale-Princeton football game program cover by John

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PROGRAM. 1927 Yale-Princeton football game program cover by John Held Jr

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): DRINKING, 1925. The Drunkards Death. Illustration by John Held, Jr

DRINKING, 1925. The Drunkards Death. Illustration by John Held, Jr

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): DRINKING, 1925. The Drunkards Wife. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

DRINKING, 1925. The Drunkards Wife. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): Father Dear Father, Come Home With Me Now. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

Father Dear Father, Come Home With Me Now. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr
DRINKING, c1925. Father Dear Father, Come Home With Me Now. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): The Dear Dead Days When a Girl Drank Beer and Liked It. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

The Dear Dead Days When a Girl Drank Beer and Liked It. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr
DRINKING, c1925. The Dear Dead Days When a Girl Drank Beer and Liked It. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): The Road to Ruin. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

The Road to Ruin. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr
DRINKING, c1925. The Road to Ruin. Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): SUTHERLAND SISTERS. The Seven Sutherland Sisters of Niagara County, New York

SUTHERLAND SISTERS. The Seven Sutherland Sisters of Niagara County, New York, famed in the late 19th century for their crowning glory, the combined lengths of which was 36 feet, 10 inches

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): BALLAD OF JESSE JAMES. Linoleum cut, 1927, by John Held, Jr. for the Ballad of Jesse James

BALLAD OF JESSE JAMES. Linoleum cut, 1927, by John Held, Jr. for the Ballad of Jesse James

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): HELD: SAXOPHONISTS, 1930. Walter Wasn t a Very Good Saxophone Player

HELD: SAXOPHONISTS, 1930. Walter Wasn t a Very Good Saxophone Player. Pen-and-ink illustration, 1930, by John Held, Jr. (1889-1958)

Background imageJohn James Held Jr. (1889-1958): HELD: MAGAZINE COVER, 1926. The Laughing Stock. Life magazine cover, 1926, by John Held, Jr

HELD: MAGAZINE COVER, 1926. The Laughing Stock. Life magazine cover, 1926, by John Held, Jr


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John James Held Jr. (1889-1958)

John James Held Jr. (1889-1958) was an American cartoonist, illustrator, and artist renowned for his Jazz Age depictions of flappers and the Roaring Twenties. His work is characterized by a unique and instantly recognizable style that combines bold outlines, geometric shapes, and a playful sense of humor. Held's illustrations often featured fashionable young women and men in the latest 1920s attire, capturing the spirit of the era with a mix of satire and celebration. Held's contribution to American culture extended beyond his iconic flapper drawings. He was a prolific artist whose work appeared in a variety of mediums, including magazines, advertisements, and books. His illustrations graced the pages of prominent publications such as "Vanity Fair," "The New Yorker," and "Life" magazine, making him a household name during the 1920s and 1930s. In addition to his commercial work, Held also explored other artistic avenues, including sculpture and painting. His gallery exhibitions showcased a diverse range of skills and interests, from intricate woodcuts to whimsical watercolors. Despite the variety in his artistic output, his work remained unified by its distinctive style and his keen observation of contemporary life. Held's influence on American art and popular culture is significant. His depictions of the Jazz Age have become synonymous with the era, encapsulating its exuberance, fashion, and evolving social norms. His legacy continues to inspire contemporary artists and illustrators, and his work remains a vibrant and important part of American art history.
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