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1878 Mineola, New York - 1960 Mineola, New York. Known for: Illustration-outdoor genre, wildlife.
The following text is from the introduction to the book, Lynn Bogue Hunt: A Sporting Life by Kevin C. Shelly: Submitted by the author. Lynn Bogue Hunt lived in two worlds throughout his 82 years.... Read full biography
The following text is from the introduction to the book, Lynn Bogue Hunt: A Sporting Life by Kevin C. Shelly: Submitted by the author. Lynn Bogue Hunt lived in two worlds throughout his 82 years. Born into a well-off family, he grew up poor, raised by a single parent: the tattered coat worn to his... Read full biography
The following text is from the introduction to the book, Lynn Bogue Hunt: A Sporting Life by Kevin C. Shelly: Submitted by the author. Lynn Bogue Hunt lived in two worlds throughout his 82 years. Born into a well-off family, he grew up poor, raised by a single parent: the tattered coat worn to his high school graduation was patched and let out; his mismatched pants second-hand. Money mattered to Hunt the rest of his life. One of his favorite sayings as an adult was: "Art for art's sake, but... Read full biography
The following text is from the introduction to the book, Lynn Bogue Hunt: A Sporting Life by Kevin C. Shelly: Submitted by the author. Lynn Bogue Hunt lived in two worlds throughout his 82 years. Born into a well-off family, he grew up poor, raised by a single parent: the tattered coat worn to his high school graduation was patched and let out; his mismatched pants second-hand. Money mattered to Hunt the rest of his life. One of his favorite sayings as an adult was: "Art for art's sake, but money for God's sake!" During the Depression his popular and prolific artwork earned him as much as $50,000 a year - about $650,000 in today's dollars. He had money enough then for a maid and a fashionable Long Island address. Concerned with... Read full biography
The following text is from the introduction to the book, Lynn Bogue Hunt: A Sporting Life by Kevin C. Shelly: Submitted by the author. Lynn Bogue Hunt lived in two worlds throughout his 82 years. Born into a well-off family, he grew up poor, raised by a single parent: the tattered coat worn to his high school graduation was patched and let out; his mismatched pants second-hand. Money mattered to Hunt the rest of his life. One of his favorite sayings as an adult was: "Art for art's sake, but money for God's sake!" During the Depression his popular and prolific artwork earned him as much as $50,000 a year - about $650,000 in today's dollars. He had money enough then for a maid and a fashionable Long Island address. Concerned with appearances, Hunt dressed meticulously, even when fishing. An immaculate white smock protected his c... Read full biography
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