The Post War Years
“Hemingway of the Paintbrush”
Robert F. Glaubke (1923–1981) was an American artist and illustrator known for his vivid storytelling through paint and pencil. A Chicago native for most of his life, he was dubbed the “Hemingway of the Paintbrush” for his ability to capture raw, human experience with striking authenticity.
Bob’s wartime and recovery experiences became a lasting source of inspiration. He also traveled extensively, including a formative trip to Mexico where he lived among local villagers and returned with seventy-five paintings and hundreds of photographic slides.
Celebrated for his meticulous research and commitment to truth, Glaubke was sought after by educational publishers and developed a specialty in adventure and wildlife and cultural illustration. He also worked with Rand McNally on a number of detailed pictorial maps. Glaubke was an instructor of the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and left behind a body of work that continues to resonate for its honesty, depth, and visual storytelling.
