Rose O'Neill
1874–1944 · American · 5 artworks
Art NouveauCurvilinear linesIdealized figuresWhimsical themesExpressive facesDecorative patterns
artist bio
Rose O'Neill was an American cartoonist, illustrator, and writer, best known for creating the Kewpie characters, which were hugely popular in the early 20th century. She was a pioneering female artist who achieved international recognition and financial success in a male-dominated field.
related: Aubrey Beardsley, Alphonse Mucha, Maxfield Parrish
