John Gadsby Chapman

John Gadsby Chapman (1808–1889) was an American painter, draftsperson and illustrator.

Also recorded as John G. Chapman; J. G. Chapman; J.H. Chapman; J.G. Chapman.

John Gadsby Chapman in brief

Born
1808
Died
1889
Known for
painter, draftsperson, illustrator, illuminator, muralist, printmaker and artist
Place of birth
Alexandria
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Overview

Born at Alexandria in 1808, died at Brooklyn in 1889.

In detail

training under Charles Bird King is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is history painting and painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Italianization, history, genre and portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, Alexandria and New York City. Residence is recorded at Rome. Membership is recorded of Century Association.

Works named in the authority record are Woman and Donkey by a Roadside Shrine, Grape Harvest, Harvesting on the Roman Campagna, Harvesters on the Roman Campagna, Harvest on the Roman Campagna and Pines of the Villa Barberini.

Work by John Gadsby Chapman is recorded in the collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, Cleveland Museum of Art, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “John Gadsby Chapman”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2659120: John Gadsby Chapman

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