Robert Carston Arneson

Robert Carston Arneson (1930–1992) was an American ceramicist, painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Robert C. Arneson.

Robert Carston Arneson in brief

Born
1930
Died
1992
Known for
ceramicist, painter, draftsperson, sculptor, printmaker and artist
Place of birth
Benicia
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Overview

Also worked under the name Arneson, Robert Carston.

Born at Benicia in 1930, died at Benicia in 1992.

In detail

Robert Carston Arneson studied at California College of the Arts and Benicia High School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are figurative art. The authority associates the name with Funk art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Benicia, Davis and Oakland. Employment is recorded with University of California, Davis.

Work by Robert Carston Arneson is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Crocker Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the American Craft Council.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7341594: Robert Carston Arneson

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