A. B. Frost

Biography

A. B. Frost was celebrated for his humorous and skillful illustrations, which brought to life the follies of everyday people and the energetic spirit of the American outdoors. His art appeared in magazines and books throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and his depictions of rural life and horses set a new standard in visual storytelling.

Frost’s draftsmanship and wit earned him a central place among the era’s great illustrators, and his legacy continues to charm readers who admire the warmth and precision of his scenes; Laurel Hill Cemetery marks the place of his repose.