Neilson, Raymond Perry Rodgers.

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Raymond Perry Rodgers Neilson (1881-1964) was a New York City portraitist, still life painter, and art instructor. Neilson studied with William Merritt Chase, at the Art Students League, and in Paris. He became a well-known portraitist who painted many prominent figures, including Admiral William Halsey, Robert P. Patterson, and Dr. Francis Blake. Many civic organizations and corporations commissioned his portraits to be presented at ceremonies honoring the subjects.

From the description of Raymond P. R. Neilson Papers, circa 1930-1950s. (Frick Art Reference Library of The Frick Collection). WorldCat record id: 607107487

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creatorOf Neilson, Raymond Perry Rodgers, 1881-1964. Raymond P. R. Neilson Papers, circa 1930-1950s. Frick Art Reference Library of The Frick Collection
creatorOf Neilson, Raymond Perry Rodgers. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
referencedIn Lockman, DeWitt McClellan, 1870-1957. DeWitt M. Lockman interviews with artists, 1927. Churchill County Museum
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referencedIn Oral history interview with Ilya Bolotowsky Archives of American Art
creatorOf Interviews of artists and architects associated with the National Academy of Design Archives of American Art
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associatedWith Bolotowsky, Ilya, 1907-1981, person
associatedWith Lockman, DeWitt McClellan, 1870-1957, person
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Death 1964

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