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Standish Backus

Standish Backus (1910–1989) was an American painter.

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Painting, Watercolor on Paper; by Standish Backus; 1946; Framed Dimensions 31H X 39W Accession #: 88-186-AL Torn and seared she seemed a part of the rugged upheaved terrain -- and the handy rice workers would gaze out over her -- perhaps toward distant Hiroshima. Then they would turn again to their task, night soil had to be spread, the crops reaped.

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Also worked under the name Backus, Jr., Standish.

Born in 1910, died in 1989.

Standish Backus studied at Princeton University.

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 19 August 2026.

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