Edward Hicks

Edward Hicks (1780–1849) was an American painter.

Also recorded as Hicks.

Edward Hicks in brief

Born
1780
Died
1849
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Langhorne
Contents

Overview

Born at Langhorne in 1780, died at Newtown in 1849.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are religious. The authority associates the name with naïve art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Pennsylvania, Hulmeville and Newtown.

Works named in the authority record are The Cornell Farm.

Work by Edward Hicks is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art, American Folk Art Museum and Buffalo AKG Art Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Edward Hicks”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2723190: Edward Hicks

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