Bradshaw Crandell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bradshaw Crandell

American artist

Date of Birth: 14-Jun-1896

Place of Birth: Glens Falls, New York, United States

Date of Death: 25-Jan-1966

Profession: artist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Bradshaw Crandell (June 14, 1896 – January 25, 1966) was an American artist and illustrator.
He was known as the "artist of the stars".
Among those who posed for Crandell were Carole Lombard, Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Veronica Lake and Lana Turner.
In 1921 he began his career with an ad for Lorraine hair nets sold exclusively by F.
W.
Woolworth.
His first cover illustration was the May 28, 1921 issue for the humor magazine Judge.
In later life he went from illustrations to oil-on-canvas paintings which included political figures.
He also provided poster work for 20th Century Fox.
In 2006 he was inducted into the Society of Illustrators hall of fame.
In March 2010, an illustration for the 1952 Dutch Treat Club yearbook of Crandell's sold for $17,000.