Alan Dunn

Life & Legacy

Alan Dunn (1900–1974) was a cartoonist known for his work in The New Yorker. He also had architectural expertise and submitted work to the magazine Architectural Record. He was married to fellow cartoonist, Mary Petty.
Dunn studied at Columbia University, the National Academy of Design and the American Academy in Rome.
He eventually became The New Yorker's most prolific illustrator, creating nine covers and nearly 2000 cartoons over 47 years.
A cartoon of his is credited with inspiring the Fermi Paradox.
Dunn and Petty donated their papers to Syracuse University.