Fifty years after his death, but it's the though that counts, isn't it? From their press release:
Since 1958, the Society of Illustrators has elected to its Hall of Fame artists recognized for their "distinguished achievement in the art of illustration." Artists are elected by a prestigious committee that includes former presidents of the Society and illustration historians. They are chosen based on their body of work and the impact it has made on the field of illustration. This year's honorees include contemporary illustrators Roz Chast, Vincent di Fate, and Mark Summers, as well as posthumous honorees Frank Godwin, Mary Petty, and Alice Barber Stephens. These artists join a list of the greatest names in illustration!
The Society will be honoring this year's inductees at The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, June 14, 2019. Details about the event will be released in the coming months.
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Frank Godwin (1889–1959), was an American illustrator and comic strip artist. Born in Washington D.C., Godwin worked as a young man for his father's paper, The Washington Star. Godwin studied at the Art Students League in NYC. His book illustrations were featured in classic best-sellers Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Robinson Crusoe, Robin Hood and King Arthur. He is most recognized for his comic strips Connie and Rusty Riley. Additionally, he was a prolific editorial and advertising illustrator. A Society of Illustrators vice-president, Godwin was also a member of the National Press Club and the Dutch Treat and Salmagundi clubs.
