Rose O'Neill Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MGHL-00046

Staff Only

The Rose O'Neill Collection is available on JSTOR. The digital collection contains surrogates of original works of art published in Cosmopolitan and Good Housekeeping in addition to works for illustrated books. Washington University log-in credentials required; contact Special Collections for guest access.

The collection contains original artwork published in Good Housekeeping and Cosmopolitan. The original works of art feature mostly children and Kewpies. The collection also contains published materials in the format of books, proofs and tear sheets.

Dates

Creation: ca.1910

Creator

O'Neill, Rose Cecil, 1874-1944 (Person)

Extent

10 linear feet

10 boxes

Additional Description

Collection Note

The collection contains original artwork, proofs and books featuring illustrations by Rose Cecil O'Neill in addition to research materials and photocopies, gathered by the Rose O'Neill Foundation, featuring biographical and professional information relating to the artist.

Biographical Note

Rose Cecil O'Neill (June 25, 1874 – April 6, 1944) was an American cartoonist, illustrator, artist, and writer. She rose to fame for her creation of the popular comic strip characters, Kewpies, in 1909, and was also the first published female cartoonist in the United States.

“There are some people who have found some of my pictures revolting. They hurt the eye. But I am not dejected — like Poe. I am in love with magic and monsters and the drama of form emerging from the formless.” — Rose O’Neill