Elton Fax
Elton Fax (1909–1993) was an American painter and university teacher.
Also recorded as Elton Clay Fax · Elton C. Fax
Elton Fax
- Born
- 1909 · Baltimore.
- Died
- 1993 · New York City.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- painter · university teacher
- Education
- Frederick Douglass High School
- Honours
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Languages
- English
In this article
Biography
Born at Baltimore in 1909, died in New York City in 1993.
Elton Fax studied at Frederick Douglass High School. The recorded working language is English. Augusta Savage is recorded as an influence. Work by Elton Fax is recorded in the collections of Michael C. Distinctions recorded are Coretta Scott King Award.
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Baltimore.
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New York City.
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 25 August 2026.
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