The Jazz Age Visionary: The Life and Legacy of John Held Jr. John Held Jr. (1889–1958) stands as a singular figure in American illustration and cartooning, inextricably linked to the exuberant spirit of the Jazz Age—a period defined by unprecedented social change, artistic experimentation, and a burgeoning fascination with modernity. More than just capturing the visual aesthetic of his time, Held Jr.’s work possessed a profound intell…