Description: (Novelist, Artist, and Writer)
Henry Darger Jr. was an American writer, novelist, and artist who worked as a hospital custodian in Chicago, Illinois. He became well-known after his death for his massive manuscript "The Story of the Vivian Girls," consisting of 15,145 pages, along with many drawings and watercolor illustrations for the story. Darger's artistic style encompassed a wide range, from serene Edwardian interiors and floral landscapes to unsettling depictions of violence against children. His work frequently featured collage elements and is esteemed as a significant representation of outsider art.