John Quidor

John Quidor (1801–1881) was an American painter, artist and illustrator.

Also recorded as Quidor.

John Quidor in brief

Born
1801
Died
1881
Known for
painter, artist and illustrator
Place of birth
Tappan
Contents

Overview

Born at Tappan in 1801, died at Jersey City in 1881.

In detail

training under John Wesley Jarvis is recorded. Charles Loring Elliott is recorded as having studied under John Quidor. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history. William Hogarth is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City.

Works named in the authority record are The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane.

Work by John Quidor is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery, Cleveland Museum of Art, Detroit Institute of Arts and Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “John Quidor”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3182324: John Quidor

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