Morgan Dennis (1892 – October 22, 1960) was an American illustrator and author known primarily for his paintings of dogs. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up in Long Island, New York. He studied art with William Harry Warren Bicknell. He was commissioned by the Black and White Scotch Whiskey Company to illustrate the "Black and White Scotties", a successful ad campaign used over many years. One of his murals, "The Dog House", is in the bar and lounge of the Sheraton Russell Hotel in New York. He also competed in art competitions at the 1936 Summer Olympics, but did not win a medal.
Bibliography Crazy Dog - 1944 Burlap (Houn' Dog Extraordinary) – 1945 The Dog Next Door – 1950 Himself and Burlap on TV – 1954 Kitten On The Keys – 1961 Lost Dog Jerry – 1952 The Morgan Dennis Dog Book (With Some Special Cats) – 1946 Pete (Airedale Terrier) – 1941 The Pup Himself – 1943 The Sea Dog – 1958 Skit And Skat – 1951 Every Dog Has His Say – 1947 "Pure Breeds" – 1954
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Morgan Dennis artwork can be viewed at American Art Archives web site Morgan Dennis' profile at Sports Reference.com
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