Chester Beach

Chester Beach (1881–1956) was an American sculptor and medalist.

Also recorded as Chester A. Beach.

Chester Beach in brief

Born
1881
Died
1956
Known for
sculptor and medalist
Place of birth
San Francisco
Contents

Overview

Born at San Francisco in 1881, died at New York City in 1956.

In detail

Chester Beach studied at Académie Julian. the recorded working language is English.

Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Work by Chester Beach is recorded in the collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum, Het Scheepvaartmuseum and State Library of New South Wales.

Distinctions recorded are J. Sanford Saltus Medal Award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Chester Beach”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5093468: Chester Beach

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