Joseph Yoakum

Joseph Yoakum (1889–1972) was an American circus performer, draftsperson and painter.

Also recorded as Joseph Elmer Yoakum; Joseph E. Yoakum.

Joseph Yoakum in brief

Born
1889
Died
1972
Known for
circus performer, draftsperson and painter
Place of birth
Ash Grove
Contents

Overview

Born at Ash Grove in 1889, died at Rock Island in 1972.

In detail

The authority associates the name with outsider art.

Work by Joseph Yoakum is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Roger Brown Study Collection.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Joseph Yoakum”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4410550: Joseph Yoakum

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