Tulk, Alfred James, 1899-1988

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Born in London, England. Tulk received his Bachelors Degree from Yale University in 1923 and his Masters Degree from the University of Guanajualo, Mexico. Mural painting occupied most of his earlier years with commissions in painting, stained glass, and mosaics. He painted over 300 large murals between 1925 and 1954 for theatres, churches, hotels, restaurants, and private homes. During World War II Tulk worked with camouflage and the painting of altar triptychs for U.S. Chaplains in camps and on battleships. From 1960 to 1987 he painted landscapes, portraits, and abstract paintings.

From the description of Alfred James Tulk papers, 1923-1986. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83873009

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creatorOf Tulk, Alfred James, 1899-1988. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
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Africa, West
Connecticut
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Art and religion
Art teachers
Christian art and symbolism
Glass painting and staining
Landscape painters
Landscape painting
Mosaicists
Mural Painters
Mural painting and decoration
Portrait painters
Painting, Abstract
Stained glass artists
World War, 1939-1945
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Birth 1899

Death 1988

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Americans

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