Sommer, William, 1867-1949
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Sommer, William (American painter, lithographer, and muralist, 1867-1949)
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Sommer, William (American painter, lithographer, and muralist, 1867-1949)
William Sommer
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William 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.
Lithographer, painter; Brandywine, Ohio.
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https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n86138168
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Art, American
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Fine Arts
Lithographers
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Painting, American
Sommer, William, 1867-1949
Watercolor painitng, American
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