About Carlton Theodore Chapman

  • Biography

    Born in New London, OH on Sept. 18, 1860, Carlton Chapman studied in New York City at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League, and in Paris at Académie Julian.

    He was a resident of Los Angeles in 1912-18. He died in New York City on Feb. 12, 1925.

    Member:
    National Academy and California Art Club.

    Exhibition:
    World's Columbian Expo (Chicago), 1893 (award);
    Atlanta Expo, 1895 (award);
    Pan-American Expo, Buffalo, 1901 (medal);
    Albright Gallery (Buffalo), 1906;
    Kanst Gallery (LA), 1912.

    Collections:
    Toledo Museum; Brooklyn Institute.

    Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
    Ferdinand Perret Files; Dictionary of American Painters, Sculptors & Engravers (Fielding, Mantle); Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs, et Graveurs (Bénézit, E); American Art Annual 1924; Art News, 2-14-1925 and NY Times, 2-13-1925 (obits).

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