Ernest Hamlin Baker Explained

Ernest Hamlin Baker
Birth Place:	Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
Birth Date:	1889
Alma Mater:	Colgate University
Style:	Cartoonist

Ernest Hamlin Baker (1889–1975)^[1] was an American artist and illustrator from Poughkeepsie, New York.^[2] He illustrated more than 300 covers for Time magazine.^{[3] [4]} He also made posters for the American Legion. He drew political cartoons for Poughkeepsie's Evening Star newspaper.^[3] His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.^[5]

He graduated from Colgate University.

External links

• Examples of Baker's magazine covers
• Pettaquamscutt Historical Society Mural – Kingston RI at Living New Deal

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gallery: Ernest Hamlin Baker.
2. Web site: Ernest Hamlin Baker, the Alphabet of Illustrators.
3. Web site: Drawing Distinction (The Colgate Scene, May 2002).
4. Web site: Ernest Baker.
5. Web site: Ernest Hamlin Baker . Olympedia . August 2, 2020.