W. W. Denslow

W. W. Denslow
Denslow sketching, 1900
Born
William Wallace Denslow

(1856-05-05)May 5, 1856
DiedMarch 29, 1915(1915-03-29) (aged 58)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeKensico Cemetery
Education
Known forIllustration
Notable workThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz
collaborations with L. Frank Baum

William Wallace Denslow (/ˈdɛnsl/; 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.