Leonard Baskin
Leonard Baskin (1922–2000) was an American sculptor, illustrator and graphic artist.
Leonard Baskin in brief
- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 2000
- Known for
- sculptor, illustrator, graphic artist, xylographer, printer, writer, draftsperson and university teacher
- Place of birth
- New Brunswick
Overview
Born at New Brunswick in 1922, died at Northampton in 2000.
In detail
Leonard Baskin studied at Yale University. Charles Wells is recorded as having studied under Leonard Baskin. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is art of sculpture and graphics. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are figurative art.
Employment is recorded with Hampshire College and Smith College. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Letters and Accademia delle Arti del Disegno.
Works named in the authority record are There Is a Son Born to Naomi, Ex-Libris for Esther & Leonard Baskin, The Wood Engravings of Leonard Baskin, Peace, New Year's Greetings; Nihil Humanum. Ex-Libris for Esther and Leonard Baskin, Saint Anthony with Red Monster and Colophon.
Work by Leonard Baskin is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Tate.
Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and AIGA Medal.
Sources
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- 1.
“Leonard Baskin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q2601617: Leonard Baskin
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Elsewhere in Prints
3,420 published records in this field, each with its sources named.
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- Leon GilmourEngraver
- Leon GolubEngraver
- Léon Van DievoetEngraver
- Léonard GaultierEngraver
- Leonello SpadaEngraver
- Leonhard BeckEngraver
- Leonid PasternakEngraver
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