Rube Goldberg

Sculptor and cartoonist of contraptions

Rube Goldberg - Sculptor and cartoonist of contraptions
Born

July 4th, 1883
141 years ago

Died

December 7th, 1970
54 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent American cartoonist and engineer. Created elaborate cartoons depicting humorous machines designed to perform simple tasks in complicated ways. The term 'Rube Goldberg' became synonymous with such contraptions. Contributed to a variety of publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle and the New York Evening Sun. Goldberg's work extended to inventing various gadgets, earning a patent for an early version of a self-operating napkin. His unique style influenced generations of artists and cartoonists.

Created the Rube Goldberg machine concept

Won a Pulitzer Prize for cartooning in 1948

Published numerous cartoons and illustrated books

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