Maurice Ketten

Background

Ketten, Maurice was born on March 2, 1875. Son of Henry and Beatrice (Pellegrini) Ketten.

Education

Educated Ecole Nationale des Beaux Arts and University of Paris.

Career

Came to United States, 1898, naturalized citizen, 1920. Portrait and poster work in Paris. Cartoonist Denver Post, 1899.

With Evening World, New York, 1906-1931.

Creator of series, The Day of Rest, Can You Beat lieutenant?, Such Is Life, Little Income, Catty Club—syndicated throughout United States.

Achievements

• Maurice Ketten has been listed as a noteworthy cartoonist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Illustrators.

Connections

Married Margaret Zoe Haselwood, July 5, 1902 (died January 16, 1952).

Father:

Henry Ketten

Mother:

Beatrice (Pellegrini) Ketten

Spouse:

Margaret Zoe Haselwood