Bill Mauldin

American, 1921

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Mountain Park, NM, USA

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Yank Illustrates the War

Museum of Modern Art, New York

1943

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Bill Mauldin is an American cartoonist and illustrator known for satirical drawings of World War II military life. His work appeared in the armed services newspaper Yank during the war and was exhibited at MoMA in 1943. Working primarily in pen and ink, Mauldin developed a distinctive visual style that combined sharp observation of soldier experience with dark humor and social commentary. His drawings prioritized emotional truth and the everyday absurdities of military service over decorative finish.

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