Wall, Bernhardt, 1872-1956
Variant namesBernhardt Wall, distinguished American artist and etcher of books. Born at Buffalo, New York, and graduated from the public schools, where he carried off the principal prizes in both drawing and painting competitions. He went to New York City to study art, leaving there to travel to various states as he sketched scenes along the way. He served in Cuba with the 202nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. After he was mustered out of the army, he returned to New York, where he became known as the "Postcard King." His production of a book of etchings on dogs, "The Friend of Man, " paved the way for his future success as an etcher of books.
From the description of Collection, 1891-1956. (Fisk University). WorldCat record id: 39902340
Wall etched, printed, and bound fine press books on many subjects including the American West and Abraham Lincoln.
From the description of Letter and etching print, July 31, 1948 and n.d. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 122558036
American artist, noted for etchings and fine press books.
From the description of World War I portraits [manuscript], 1918-1919. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647923284
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| associatedWith | Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen Fuller), 1793-1836 |
| correspondedWith | Baker Street Irregulars (Organization : U.S.). |
| associatedWith | Baker, Kelts C. |
| associatedWith | Barton, William Eleazar, 1861-1930, |
| associatedWith | Beatty, David Beatty, Earl, 1871-1936 |
| associatedWith | Bollinger, James W. (James Wills), 1867-1951, |
| associatedWith | Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958. |
| associatedWith | Haycraft, Samuel, 1795-1878. |
| associatedWith | Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 |
| associatedWith | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. |
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Birth 1872-12-30
Death 1956-02-09
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