Sommer, William, 1867-1949
Variant namesWilliam Sommer (1867-1949), designer, lithographer, and painter, was born in Detroit, Michigan. After an apprenticeship, study abroad, and work as a lithographer in New York, he came to Cleveland in 1907. In addition to working at the Otis Lithograph Company, Sommer developed an interest in modern approaches to painting. Over four decades, he vigorously pursued his calling as an artist, encouraged growth in Cleveland's artistic community, participated in federal art programs, and exhibited regularly in Cleveland and other cities. Sommer died in Brandywine, Ohio in 1949. Collection donated by Joseph M. Erdelac; Gift; 1999.
From the guide to the William Sommer Library, 1783-1960, (Cleveland Public Library)
Lithographer, painter; Brandywine, Ohio.
From the description of William Sommer papers, 1890-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122404645
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| creatorOf | Oral history interview with Adolph Glassgold | Archives of American Art |
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| associatedWith | Crane, Hart, 1899-1932. | person |
| associatedWith | Detroit Institute of Arts Research Library & Archives. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Francis, Henry Sayles, 1902-1994. | person |
| associatedWith | Kokoon Arts Club. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Marker, Thomas Morrison, 1901- | person |
| associatedWith | Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Seiberling, Dorothy, 1922- | person |
| associatedWith | Shelley, James E. | person |
| associatedWith | Ten Thirty Gallery. | corporateBody |
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| Fine Arts |
| Lithographers |
| Painters |
| Painting |
| Painting, American |
| Sommer, William, 1867-1949 |
| Watercolor painitng, American |
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Birth 1867-01-18
Death 1949
Americans
