Charles Livingston Bull
American artist (1874-1932)
Charles Livingston Bull (1874–1932) was an American illustrator. Bull studied taxidermy in Rochester, New York and is known for his illustration of wildlife.
Career
Bull's first job at the age of 16 was preparing animals for mounting at the Ward's Museum in Rochester, New York. He later worked as a taxidermist in Washington, D.C., specializing in anatomy of birds and animals.
During World War I, he designed propaganda posters to support the American war effort. A notable example is a recruiting poster titled Join the Army Air Service. Be an American eagle! which featured an eagle fighting a black bird. Another example is Keep Him Free, featuring a majestic Bald Eagle guarding a nest of World War I biplanes, which was designed to raise money via the War Savings Stamps program.
Bull lived for many years near the Bronx Zoo in New York to allow close access to be able to sketch living animals.
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