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1902 Savannah, Georgia - 1973 Savannah, Georgia. Known for: Genre, illustrator, graphics, mural.
CHRISTOPHER ARISTIDE DESBOULLIONS MURPHY (1902-1973). Born to a family of Savannah, Georgia, artists, Christopher Aristide Desbouillons Murphy was a pivotal twentieth century figure—as a painter,... Read full biography
CHRISTOPHER ARISTIDE DESBOULLIONS MURPHY (1902-1973). Born to a family of Savannah, Georgia, artists, Christopher Aristide Desbouillons Murphy was a pivotal twentieth century figure—as a painter, etcher, and arts advocate—in his hometown's rich cultural narrative. The eldest of seven children born... Read full biography
CHRISTOPHER ARISTIDE DESBOULLIONS MURPHY (1902-1973). Born to a family of Savannah, Georgia, artists, Christopher Aristide Desbouillons Murphy was a pivotal twentieth century figure—as a painter, etcher, and arts advocate—in his hometown's rich cultural narrative. The eldest of seven children born to Christopher Patrick Hussey Murphy (1869-1939) and Lucile Desbouillons Murphy (1873-1956), both recognized and respected artists in the community, he displayed an early interest in art and began... Read full biography
CHRISTOPHER ARISTIDE DESBOULLIONS MURPHY (1902-1973). Born to a family of Savannah, Georgia, artists, Christopher Aristide Desbouillons Murphy was a pivotal twentieth century figure—as a painter, etcher, and arts advocate—in his hometown's rich cultural narrative. The eldest of seven children born to Christopher Patrick Hussey Murphy (1869-1939) and Lucile Desbouillons Murphy (1873-1956), both recognized and respected artists in the community, he displayed an early interest in art and began formal lessons at a young age. In 1918, visiting artist Hardesty Gilmore Maratta provided Murphy with instruction that emphasized Maratta's innovative color theories which combined art and musical chords to produce "harmonized" color within... Read full biography
CHRISTOPHER ARISTIDE DESBOULLIONS MURPHY (1902-1973). Born to a family of Savannah, Georgia, artists, Christopher Aristide Desbouillons Murphy was a pivotal twentieth century figure—as a painter, etcher, and arts advocate—in his hometown's rich cultural narrative. The eldest of seven children born to Christopher Patrick Hussey Murphy (1869-1939) and Lucile Desbouillons Murphy (1873-1956), both recognized and respected artists in the community, he displayed an early interest in art and began formal lessons at a young age. In 1918, visiting artist Hardesty Gilmore Maratta provided Murphy with instruction that emphasized Maratta's innovative color theories which combined art and musical chords to produce "harmonized" color within compositions. Upon graduating from a private Catholic high school, Christopher Murphy, Jr.—as he was commonly known—enrolled at the Art Stude... Read full biography
Christopher Aristide Desbouillons Murphy - Artist Info
About Christopher Aristide Desbouillons Murphy: Museums & Collections
Museums & Collections (3)
All MuseumsTelfair Museum of Art
Po Box 10081
Savannah, GA 31412The Johnson Collection
100 Dunbar Street, Suite 203
Spartanburg, SC 29306