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Hank Ketcham
'Portrait of a Young Man', Dennis the Menace, Walt Disney, Figural Oil

1990

About the Item

Signed center right, 'Ketcham' for Hank Ketcham (American, 1920-2001) and dated 1990. Hank Ketcham, the creator of Dennis the Menace, was born in Seattle, Washington. In 1938, he attended the University of Washington. His education in art began with a job in film animation the following year. He worked in Hollywood for Walter Lantz Productions at Universal Studios before moving to Walt Disney Productions where he made contributions to both Pinocchio and Fantasia. In 1949, after serving in the navy in WW2, he originated the comic strip that developed into the beloved American institution with which his name is now indelibly associated.
  • Creator:
    Hank Ketcham (1920 - 2001, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1990
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    minor losses, minor restoration; unframed. shows well.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3448349022
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