Thornton Oakley

Thornton Oakley (1881–1953) was an American painter, illustrator and artist.

Thornton Oakley in brief

Born
1881
Died
1953
Known for
painter, illustrator and artist
Place of birth
Pittsburgh
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Overview

Born at Pittsburgh in 1881, died at Bryn Mawr in 1953.

In detail

Thornton Oakley studied at University of Pennsylvania and Shady Side Academy. training under Howard Pyle is recorded.

Work by Thornton Oakley is recorded in the collections of Brandywine Museum of Art, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Print Collection and Bryn Mawr College Special Collections.

Sources

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    “Thornton Oakley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7796548: Thornton Oakley

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