Rudolph Dirks
Illustrator of 'The Katzenjammer Kids'
Born
February 26th, 1877
148 years ago
Died
April 20th, 1968
57 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An illustrator and cartoonist of German-American descent. Created the comic strip 'The Katzenjammer Kids', which debuted in 1897 and became one of the earliest and most influential comic strips in American history. The unique humor and vibrant characters contributed to the popularity of the Sunday comics, influencing many artists and cartoonists in the years to come. Worked in various comic styles and contributed illustrations to other publications throughout a prolific career. Helped establish a distinctive narrative style in comic art, blending humor and social commentary.
Created 'The Katzenjammer Kids'
Influenced the comic strip genre
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