Franklin Booth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Franklin Booth

American artist

Date of Birth: 08-Jul-1874

Place of Birth: Carmel, Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 28-Aug-1948

Profession: artist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Franklin Booth, (July 8, 1874 – August 25, 1948) was an American artist known for his detailed pen-and-ink illustrations.
He had a unique illustration style based upon his early recreation of wood engraving illustrations with pen and ink.
His skill as a draftsman and style made him a popular magazine illustrator in the early 20th-century.
He was one of the first modern ex libris designers in the United States. Using watercolor, Booth created book illustrations, such as James Whitcomb Riley's The Flying Islands of the Night.
During World War I, he created posters for recruitment, fundraising, and other efforts.
As Art Deco style illustrations became popular, his work in latter years was found in commercial publications and catalogs.
Although he "believe[d] in schools to a certain extent" at one point in his career, he co-founded the Phoenix Art Institute and was an educator for 21 years.
He was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.