Frederick W (Fred) Southworth - Artist Info

About Frederick W (Fred) Southworth

  • Biography

    Dr. Frederick W. Southworth MD (1860 – 1946)

    A painter, doctor, and businessman, Frederick W. Southworth (aka: Fred Southworth) was born in Thedford, Ontario, Canada, to American parents, and died in Tacoma, Washington, where he had lived since 1887. His works were exhibited at what is now the Seattle Art Museum and one painting is in the collection of the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma. (1)

    His mediums were oil paint and watercolors. His subjects were landscapes, seascapes, shorelines, mountains and boats. His styles were Impressionism* and Realism*.

    He is generally considered to be a self-taught painter; however, “Who Was Who in American Art, 1564 – 1975” (see sources) says he also studied at the Ontario Scho...

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