Eugene Savage

Eugene Savage (1883–1978) was an American painter and sculptor.

Also recorded as Eugene F. Savage; Eugene Francis Savage.

Eugene Savage in brief

Born
1883
Died
1978
Known for
painter and sculptor
Place of birth
Covington
Contents

Overview

Born at Covington in 1883, died at Woodbury in 1978.

In detail

The authority associates the name with Italian Renaissance painting. Thomas Hart Benton is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and United States Commission of Fine Arts.

Works named in the authority record are Spirit of Indiana.

Work by Eugene Savage is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Rome Prize.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Eugene Savage”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5407730: Eugene Savage

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