W. W. Denslow
W. W. Denslow | |
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Denslow sketching, 1900 | |
| Born | William Wallace Denslow May 5, 1856 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 1915 (aged 58) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Kensico Cemetery |
| Education | |
| Known for | Illustration |
| Notable work | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz collaborations with L. Frank Baum |
William Wallace Denslow (/ˈdɛnsloʊ/; May 5, 1856 – March 29, 1915) was an American illustrator and caricaturist remembered for his work in collaboration with author L. Frank Baum, especially his illustrations of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Denslow was an editorial cartoonist with a strong interest in politics, which has fueled political interpretations of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.