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Museums page for Walter Inglis Anderson ((1903 - 1965)), known for Modernist genre-views painting, non objective, flora, pottery. Showing 9 museum collections and exhibitions.
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1903 New Orleans, Louisiana - 1965 New Orleans, Louisiana. Known for: Modernist genre-views painting, non objective, flora, pottery.
The following information was submitted in June of 2006 by Henry Grovenor:. Walter Anderson firmly believed that quality art was an important part of life and should be made available to everyone. As... Read full biography
The following information was submitted in June of 2006 by Henry Grovenor:. Walter Anderson firmly believed that quality art was an important part of life and should be made available to everyone. As he said, "There should be simple, good decorations, to be sold at prices to rival the... Read full biography
The following information was submitted in June of 2006 by Henry Grovenor:. Walter Anderson firmly believed that quality art was an important part of life and should be made available to everyone. As he said, "There should be simple, good decorations, to be sold at prices to rival the five-and-ten." Noticing that only poor quality art was available in stores and little was available for children, he resolved to make art which could be reproduced easily and sell inexpensively — linoleum block... Read full biography
The following information was submitted in June of 2006 by Henry Grovenor:. Walter Anderson firmly believed that quality art was an important part of life and should be made available to everyone. As he said, "There should be simple, good decorations, to be sold at prices to rival the five-and-ten." Noticing that only poor quality art was available in stores and little was available for children, he resolved to make art which could be reproduced easily and sell inexpensively — linoleum block prints. This technique enabled him to provide affordable, quality art. The technique of linoleum block printing is a simple concept; however, it requires much skill and talent to actually produce memorable art. Anderson purchased surplus "battleship... Read full biography
The following information was submitted in June of 2006 by Henry Grovenor:. Walter Anderson firmly believed that quality art was an important part of life and should be made available to everyone. As he said, "There should be simple, good decorations, to be sold at prices to rival the five-and-ten." Noticing that only poor quality art was available in stores and little was available for children, he resolved to make art which could be reproduced easily and sell inexpensively — linoleum block prints. This technique enabled him to provide affordable, quality art. The technique of linoleum block printing is a simple concept; however, it requires much skill and talent to actually produce memorable art. Anderson purchased surplus "battleship linoleum," thicker than ordinary linoleum with a burlap backing for better support, to create his blocks. During the mid-... Read full biography
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