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Museums page for William J Forsyth ((1854 - 1935)), known for Landscape, still life, portrait and mural painting, teaching. Showing 5 museum collections and exhibitions.
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1854 California, Ohio - 1935 Indianapolis, Indiana. Known for: Landscape, still life, portrait and mural painting, teaching.
The following biography, submitted May 2003, is from material developed for Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana by Tom Davis: . William Forsyth (October 15, 1854 - March 29, 1835). Buried in... Read full biography
The following biography, submitted May 2003, is from material developed for Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana by Tom Davis: . William Forsyth (October 15, 1854 - March 29, 1835). Buried in Section 39, Lot 298. Driving east from the SW corner of Section 39 you will soon see the pink... Read full biography
The following biography, submitted May 2003, is from material developed for Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana by Tom Davis: . William Forsyth (October 15, 1854 - March 29, 1835). Buried in Section 39, Lot 298. Driving east from the SW corner of Section 39 you will soon see the pink granite monument to Forsyth several rows back. A bronze bas-relief portrait of the artist is attached. It was perhaps no accident that William Forsyth described his teacher John Love as a "tall, . blond... Read full biography
The following biography, submitted May 2003, is from material developed for Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana by Tom Davis: . William Forsyth (October 15, 1854 - March 29, 1835). Buried in Section 39, Lot 298. Driving east from the SW corner of Section 39 you will soon see the pink granite monument to Forsyth several rows back. A bronze bas-relief portrait of the artist is attached. It was perhaps no accident that William Forsyth described his teacher John Love as a "tall, . blond giant." He was the opposite, and many of his friends and students, and even his daughters, thought that explained a lot about his personality, described by one as that of a "little cocky bantam rooster." One of his Herron Art students recalled "Mr.... Read full biography
The following biography, submitted May 2003, is from material developed for Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana by Tom Davis: . William Forsyth (October 15, 1854 - March 29, 1835). Buried in Section 39, Lot 298. Driving east from the SW corner of Section 39 you will soon see the pink granite monument to Forsyth several rows back. A bronze bas-relief portrait of the artist is attached. It was perhaps no accident that William Forsyth described his teacher John Love as a "tall, . blond giant." He was the opposite, and many of his friends and students, and even his daughters, thought that explained a lot about his personality, described by one as that of a "little cocky bantam rooster." One of his Herron Art students recalled "Mr. Forsyth was short, a lot shorter than most men, and I believe that is why he had that feisty way about him, to make up... Read full biography
William J Forsyth - Artist Info
About William J Forsyth: Museums & Collections
Museums & Collections (5)
All MuseumsIndiana Memorial Union Art Collection, Indiana University
900 East 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405Newfields
4000 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208-4196Smith College Museum of Art
20 Elm Street at Bedford Terrace
Northampton, MA 01063The John H. Vanderpoel Art Association
9625 S. Longwood Drive (Ridge Park)
Chicago, IL 60643