About Edward Schiwetz

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    Edward Muegge Schiwetz was a painter whose work recorded the state of Texas from the country to the city. In addition, Schiwetz was a magazine illustrator, graphic artist, writer, preservationist, and architect.

    Edward Schiwetz was born and raised in Cuero, Texas and learned to draw and paint under the instruction of his mother. He graduated from Cuero High School (1916) and received a baccalaureate in architecture from Texas A & M college, College Station, Texas (1921).

    In 1928, Schiwetz moved to New York City where he studied lithography* and etching* at the Art Students League*. During this time he successfully marketed his work to publications including Scribner's, House Beautiful and the ...

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