David Levine (1926 – 2009): The Soul of Line David Levine, born December 20, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York, was more than just a prolific illustrator; he possessed an unparalleled ability to distill complex ideas and emotions into strikingly precise visual representations. His legacy rests not merely on the sheer volume of his output—over 3,800 drawings for *The New York Review of Books*, among countless others—but on a profound understanding of human psychology and a masterful command of watercolor technique that cemented his place as one of America’s most influential artists of the latter ha…