Burdick, Horace Robbins, 1844-1942

Horace R. Burdick was a portrait painter, teacher, conservator, and writer. Born in East Killingly, Ct., he studied at the Lowell Institute and then the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School. He was a pupil of artists George Hollingsworth, William Rimmer, and E.O. Grundman. Burdick lived in Providence, R.I. for a period of time and worked at a photographic establishment where he first began to use crayon. He moved to Boston in 1864 and set up a studio. Soon after, he became a member of the Boston Art Club. Burdick exhibited his work at Mechanics Institute (Boston) and Faneuil Hall. He did work for many public buildings in the Boston vicinity. Burdick is most noted for his portraits in crayon and oil.

From the description of Papers, [ca.1860]-1942. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261228360

Portrait painter, teacher, conservator, photographer, and writer.

Burdick was born in East Killingly, Conn. and studied at the Lowell Institute and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. After working in Providence, R.I., he moved to Boston in 1864 where he set up a studio and became a member of the Boston Art Club. He is best known for his portraits in crayon and oil.

From the description of Horace Robbins Burdick papers, 1866-1942. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122455371