Francis Dixon (1879 - 1967) American, Oil / Canvas
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Francis Dixon (1879 - 1967) American (California, NY artist). Landscape oil on canvas, fall trees with mountains in the background. It is signed lower right.Painter and illustrator. Born in Queens, Long Island, Francis S. Dixon was born into a family of immense influence and wealth. Francis was one of ten children, He studied at the Art Students League, New York and with the noted artists Frank Vincent DuMond (1865-1951), Robert Henri (1865-1929), Charles W. Hawthorne (1872-1930), and Herbert S. Twachtman. The New York Times said of his works in 1927: "The paintings of Francis Dixon . . . . . . are romantic reports, with a dash of sombreness, on 'Passing Storms,' 'Sunny Cliffs' and mountain ranges. Mr. Dixon's art is excellent conventional painting of landscape." Dixon exhibited prominently along the east coast, especially in New York City. Dixon died in New York City at his residence at 1349 Lexington Avenue on Friday, January 6, 1967 at the age of eighty-eight. His works are held in the following institutions: Morgan Memorial, Hartford, CT; Wadsworth Athenaeum, Hartford, CT; and many other public and private collections.Overall size: 15 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.Sight size: 11 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.Please contact Nic at Info@premiershipment.com for an estimated shipping quote prior to bidding. Please note that all items are sold as is, and conditions should be asked prior to sale.
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Francis Dixon (1879 - 1967) American, Oil / Canvas
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