Nell Brinkley

Nell Brinkley
Born(1886-09-05)September 5, 1886
DiedOctober 21, 1944(1944-10-21) (aged 58)
Occupation(s)Illustrator and Comic artist
Spouse
(m. 1920; div. 1937)
ChildrenBruce McRae III
Parent(s)Robert Serrett Brinkley and May French Brinkley
AwardsWomen Cartoonists Hall of Fame
Eisner Award Hall of Fame

Nell Brinkley (September 5, 1886 – October 21, 1944) was an American illustrator and comic artist who was sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Comics" during her nearly four-decade career working with New York newspapers and magazines. She was the creator of the Brinkley Girl, a stylish character who appeared in her comics and became a popular symbol in songs, films and theater.


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