About Walter Lofthouse Dean

  • Biography

    Following are excerpts from a letter submitted by Peter Kostoulakos, ISA, Fine Art Consultant, Lowell, Massachusetts. The letter to Kostoulakos is from Jack Dean, a descendant of the artist, who is researching to write a book on Walter Lofthouse Dean:

    "I just wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful visit in Washington, DC last week to see the Peace painting that my great, great uncle Walter L. Dean painted in 1891. The painting was even more impressive than I expected it to be. It is a huge work of art (9' wide by 6'3" high plus a 10-12" frame), the painting is absolutely magnificent and the massive, sculpted, gold frame is incredible. I was also excited to finally find a good portrait of Walte...

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