Cecilia Beaux

American painter and academic

Cecilia Beaux - American painter and academic
Born

May 1st, 1855
170 years ago

Died

September 7th, 1942
83 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1855, this painter gained recognition for portraits and was influential in the academic art community. She studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and in Europe, absorbing various artistic techniques. The artist's work often included intimate family portraits and social scenes, showcasing a blend of realism and impressionism. Teaching at institutions such as the Pennsylvania Academy, she guided many aspiring artists. This painter achieved acclaim during her lifetime, exhibiting in prestigious venues and gaining memberships in significant art organizations. Her contributions to the field of portraiture have been well documented and celebrated in art history.

Painted prominent portraits of Theodore Roosevelt

Served as a professor at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

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