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1917 Kalispel, Montana - 2010 Seattle, Washington. Known for: Abstract figurative and genre painting and drawing, teaching.
Following is an obituary of the artist. When preparing for a 2008 exhibition of his paintings, William Cumming, a spirited and colorful icon of Northwest art, said, 'This might be my last show,... Read full biography
Following is an obituary of the artist. When preparing for a 2008 exhibition of his paintings, William Cumming, a spirited and colorful icon of Northwest art, said, 'This might be my last show, considering that I am 91 years of age. On the other hand, it might not, considering my arrogant refusal... Read full biography
Following is an obituary of the artist. When preparing for a 2008 exhibition of his paintings, William Cumming, a spirited and colorful icon of Northwest art, said, 'This might be my last show, considering that I am 91 years of age. On the other hand, it might not, considering my arrogant refusal to act my age.'. It was, in fact, the last solo show for the artist, who died Nov. 22 of congestive heart failure at age 93, leaving behind vibrant works of art that blend astute social observation... Read full biography
Following is an obituary of the artist. When preparing for a 2008 exhibition of his paintings, William Cumming, a spirited and colorful icon of Northwest art, said, 'This might be my last show, considering that I am 91 years of age. On the other hand, it might not, considering my arrogant refusal to act my age.'. It was, in fact, the last solo show for the artist, who died Nov. 22 of congestive heart failure at age 93, leaving behind vibrant works of art that blend astute social observation with stunning abstraction. Born in 1917 in Montana into a family with a Scottish, Calvinist and Christian Scientist background, Mr. Cumming and his family moved to Tukwila in 1924. Deciding at an early age that he was an artist, Mr. Cumming was... Read full biography
Following is an obituary of the artist. When preparing for a 2008 exhibition of his paintings, William Cumming, a spirited and colorful icon of Northwest art, said, 'This might be my last show, considering that I am 91 years of age. On the other hand, it might not, considering my arrogant refusal to act my age.'. It was, in fact, the last solo show for the artist, who died Nov. 22 of congestive heart failure at age 93, leaving behind vibrant works of art that blend astute social observation with stunning abstraction. Born in 1917 in Montana into a family with a Scottish, Calvinist and Christian Scientist background, Mr. Cumming and his family moved to Tukwila in 1924. Deciding at an early age that he was an artist, Mr. Cumming was initially self-taught, learning academic drawing through a correspondence school and exploring art history at the public library. Mr... Read full biography
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