Moore, Benson Bond, 1882-1974

Printmaker, landscape painter, draftsman, restorer; Washington, D.C. and Sarasota, Florida. Born 1882. Died 1974.

Born in Washington, D.C., Moore assisted his father in his picture restoring business. In 1902, he was employed by the Maurice Joyce Photo-Engraving Co., and soon afterwards produced a series of technical drawings for Alexander Graham Bell. Moore studied at the Corcoran School of Art, and, in 1914, he joined The Ramblers (later the Washington Landscape Club), a group of artists who went on painting and drawing expeditions in the environs of Washington, D.C. Moore taught etching at the private Hill School of Art and was an active member of many regional art associations. Following the death of his wife Florence (Flossie) in the early 1950s, he moved to Sarasota, Florida.

From the description of Benson Bond Moore papers, 1895-1995 (bulk 1902-1974). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78529779

Benson Bond Moore (1882-1974) was a printmaker, landscape painter, art teacher, and restorer who lived in Washington, D.C. and Sarasota, Fla.

Born in Washington, D.C., Moore assisted his father in his picture restoring business. In 1902, he was employed by the Maurice Joyce Photo-Engraving Co., and soon afterwards produced a series of technical drawings for Alexander Graham Bell. Moore studied at the Corcoran School of Art, and, in 1914, he joined The Ramblers (later the Washington Landscape Club), a group of artists who went on painting and drawing expeditions in the environs of Washington, D.C. Moore taught etching at the private Hill School of Art and was an active member of many regional art associations. Following the death of his wife Florence (Flossie) in the early 1950s, he moved to Sarasota, Fla.

From the description of Benson Bond Moore papers, 1902-1995. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 744434273

Benson Bond Moore (1882-1974) of Washington, D.C. and Sarasota, Florida, was a printmaker, landscape painter, art teacher, and picture restorer.

Benson Bond Moore was born on August 13, 1882 in Washington, D.C., the first child of Caroline and John Benson Moore. From an early age, Moore assisted his father in his picture restoring business. In 1902, he was employed by the Maurice Joyce Photo-Engraving Co., and soon afterwards produced a series of technical drawings for Alexander Graham Bell.

Moore studied at the Corcoran School of Art, and, in 1914, he joined The Ramblers (later the Washington Landscape Club), a group of artists who went on painting and drawing expeditions in the environs of Washington, D.C. Moore taught etching at the private Hill School of Art and was an active member of many regional art associations. He was also a founding member of the Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society. Following the death of his wife Florence (Flossie) in the early 1950s, Moore moved to Sarasota, Florida.

Benson Bond Moore died on October 30, 1974 in Sarasota, Florida.

From the guide to the Benson Bond Moore papers, 1902-1995, (Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution)