Thomas Bangs Thorpe

Thomas Bangs Thorpe (1815–1878) was an American painter, humorist and illustrator.

Also recorded as Thomas Bangs; Thomas Thorpe.

Thomas Bangs Thorpe in brief

Born
1815
Died
1878
Known for
painter, humorist, illustrator, writer and journalist
Place of birth
Westfield
Contents

Overview

Born at Westfield in 1815, died at New York City in 1878.

In detail

Thomas Bangs Thorpe studied at Wesleyan University and American Academy of the Fine Arts. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape. John Quidor is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Baton Rouge and Westfield.

Work by Thomas Bangs Thorpe is recorded in the collections of New York Historical.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Thomas Bangs Thorpe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7787363: Thomas Bangs Thorpe

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