Maud Humphrey facts for kids
Maud Humphrey (born March 30, 1868 – died November 22, 1940) was a talented American artist. She was known for her commercial illustrations and beautiful watercolor paintings. Maud was also a suffragette, meaning she supported women's right to vote. She was the mother of the famous actor Humphrey Bogart and often used him as a model when he was a child.
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Early Life and Art Education
Maud Humphrey was born in Rochester, New York in 1868. Her parents were John Perkins Humphrey and Frances V. Dewey Churchill. From a young age, Maud showed a strong interest in art.
She went to study art at the Art Students League of New York. Later, she traveled to Paris, France, to continue her studies at the Julian Academy. These schools helped her develop her artistic skills.
Family Life
Maud Humphrey married Belmont DeForest Bogart. Together, they had three children: one son, Humphrey, and two daughters.
A Successful Artist's Career
Maud Humphrey became a very successful artist. She won a competition for designing Christmas cards for a company called Louis Prang. After that, she started working as an illustrator for a New York publisher, the Frederick A. Stokes Company.
From the 1890s to the 1920s, Maud's artwork was very popular. She drew many portraits of children. Her art appeared on calendars, greeting cards, and postcards. She also illustrated more than 20 storybooks for children. She even drew for fashion magazines. Maud earned a lot of money from her art, making more than $50,000 a year. This was a very high income for an artist at that time!
The Gerber Baby Myth
You might have heard a rumor that Maud Humphrey's son, Humphrey Bogart, was the baby model for the Gerber Products logo. However, this is not true. Experts have confirmed that the Gerber baby illustration was created when Humphrey Bogart was already an adult. Also, Maud Humphrey was not the artist who drew that famous logo.
Later Years and Legacy
Maud Humphrey passed away in 1940 when she was 72 years old. She was buried in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale). Her work as an illustrator and artist left a lasting mark, especially with her charming child portraits and contributions to popular art.
Images for kids
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Humphrey in 1893 or 1897
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Maternal cares by Humphrey c. 1897
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