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Henry Darger - Wikipedia

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Henry Joseph Darger Jr. (/ˈdɑːrɡər/ DAR-ghər; April 12, 1892 – April 13, 1973) was an American writer, novelist and artist who worked as a hospital custodian in Chicago, Illinois.[1] He has become famous for his posthumously recovered 15,145-page manuscript for a fantasy novel titled The Story of the Vivian Girls,[a] along with several hundred drawings and watercolor illustrations for the story[2] and two further works of literature. The visual subject matter of his work ranges from idyllic scenes in Edwardian interiors and tranquil flowered landscapes populated by children and fantastic creatures, to scenes of horrific terror and carnage depicting young children being tortured and massacred.[3]: 106 Much of his artwork is mixed media with collage elements. Darger's artwork has become one of the most celebrated examples of outsider art. Darger was born on April 12, 1892, in Chicago, Illinois, to Henry Darger Sr., a German immigrant from Meldorf, and Rosa Fullman.[4]: 32–33 Cook Count

Henry Darger - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia American artist and writer (1892–1973) "Darger" redirects here. For the family, see Darger family . For the American politician, see Stanford Darger . Not to be confused with Henry Danger . Henry Darger Darger in 1971 Born Henry Joseph Darger Jr. ( 1892-04-12 ) April 12, 1892 Chicago , Illinois, U.S. Died April 13, 1973 (1973-04-13) (aged 81) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Burial place All Saints Cemetery Occupations Janitor kitchen porter writer visual artist Known for Writing visual arts Style Collage watercolor painting

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