George Wharton Edwards
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impressionist painter and illustrator, and the author of several books of travel and historical subjects.
Early life and educationEdwards was born in Fair Haven, Connecticut in March 1859.[1] He showed an interest in art from a young age, and began his painting career on neighborhood barns and fences. He moved to Greenwich in 1912.
Edwards was educated at Cos Cob Art Colony .
Art and careerEdwards was art director of American Bank Note Company from 1904 to 1912.[1] He was a contributor both as a writer and illustrator for Harper's Magazine[2]
In 1884 Edwards was awarded prizes at an art exhibition in Boston, and went on to receive honors from other cities in the United States and Countries in Europe, including:
His mural "Hendrik Hudson" hung at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and he painted defense posters for Greenwich in both the first and second world wars. In 1930 he was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Associate member, and became a full Academician in 1945.
Personal lifeHe married Anne Cox in March 1896. They were married until her death in Greenwich, Connecticut in 1923.[1] Edwards enjoyed traveling, having crossed the Atlantic so frequently that he had "lost count."[1] He wrote and illustrated books about many of the places he had been. DeathEdwards died in Greenwich, Connecticut at the age of 90. BibliographyAuthor and Illustrator
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