Alan Dunn (1900–1974) was a cartoonist known for his work in ''
The New Yorker''. He also had architectural expertise and submitted work to the
magazine
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''
Architectural Record''. He was married to fellow cartoonist
Mary Petty.
Dunn studied at
Columbia University, the
National Academy of Design and the
American Academy in Rome.
Alan Dunn and Mary Petty Papers, Syracuse University
He eventually became ''The New Yorkers most prolific illustrator, creating nine covers and nearly 2000 cartoons over 47 years.
A cartoon of his is credited with inspiring the
Fermi Paradox.
Dunn and Petty donated their papers to
Syracuse University
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.
Books
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References
External links
Alan Dunn and Mary Petty Papers 1907–1972at Syracuse University (primary source material)
1900 births
1974 deaths
American cartoonists
National Academy of Design alumni
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