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James Wells Champney

James Wells Champney (1843–1903) was an American painter, photographer and printmaker.

Also recorded as James Wills Champney; Champ; J. Wells Champney; Champney.

James Wells Champney in brief

Born
1843
Died
1903
Known for
painter, photographer and printmaker
Place of birth
Boston
Contents

Overview

Born at Boston in 1843, died at New York City in 1903.

In detail

James Wells Champney studied at Royal Academy of Fine Arts. training under Pierre Édouard Frère and Jozef Van Lerius is recorded.

Work by James Wells Champney is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Photography Collection.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “James Wells Champney”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1564310: James Wells Champney

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