Wanda Gág
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Summary
Wanda Gág was born on March 11, 1893[1], in New Ulm[2]. She died on June 27, 1946[3], in New York City[4]. She worked as a writer[5], painter[6], printmaker[7], visual artist[8], and children's writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (549 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Anton Gág[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: draftsperson[13], artist[14], translator[15], illustrator[16]
- Educated at: Minneapolis College of Art and Design[17], Art Students League of New York[18], New Ulm High School[19]
- Notable work: Millions of Cats[20]
- Award received: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award[21], Newbery Honor[22], Caldecott Medal[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Commons category: Wanda Gág[25]
- Archives at: University of Minnesota Libraries[26]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[27]
- Residence: Wanda Gág House[28]
- Family name: Gág[29]
- Given name: Wanda[30], Hazel[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Described by source: American Women Artists, Past and Present: A Selected Bibliographic Guide[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34], German[35]
- Commons Creator page: Wanda Gág[36]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1908[37]
- End of work period: January 1, 1946[38]
Why It Matters
Wanda Gág has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to her include Millions of Cats[41], a literary work[42].
FAQs
Where was Wanda Gág born?
Wanda Gág's place of birth was New Ulm[2].
Where did Wanda Gág die?
Wanda Gág died in New York City[4].
Who were Wanda Gág's parents?
Wanda Gág's father was Anton Gág[11].
What did Wanda Gág do for work?
Wanda Gág worked as a writer[5], painter[6], printmaker[7], visual artist[8], and children's writer[9].
Where did Wanda Gág go to school?
Wanda Gág was educated at Minneapolis College of Art and Design[17], Art Students League of New York[18], and New Ulm High School[19].
What awards did Wanda Gág receive?
Honors received include Lewis Carroll Shelf Award[21], Newbery Honor[22], and Caldecott Medal[23].