Cabell, Ballard Hartwell, 1915-1980
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Ballard Hartwell Cabell (1915-1980) was the only the son of Priscilla Bradley Sheppard and James Branch Cabell. He received instruction in painting both in Richmond and at St. Augustine, Florida and began to publically show his art work in the early 1950s. His medium was gouache, a technique of painting with opaque colors ground in water and mixed with gum. His paintings were known for their rich color and texture, expressed in a free abstract expressionist style. His step mother, Mrs. Margaret Freeman Cabell encouraged his work and helped arrange exhibitions of his art. He died May 8, 1980.
From the description of Ballard Hartwell Cabell collection, 1915-1969 (James Branch Cabell Library). WorldCat record id: 680056905
From the guide to the Ballard Hartwell Cabell Collection, 1915-1960s, (Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University)
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creatorOf | Ballard Hartwell Cabell Collection, 1915-1960s | Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library | |
creatorOf | Cabell, Ballard Hartwell, 1915-1980. Ballard Hartwell Cabell collection, 1915-1969 | Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Libraries | |
referencedIn | MacDonald, Edgar E. Letters, to Julius Rothman, 1967-1973. | University of Michigan | |
referencedIn | Rothman, Julius Lawrence. Letter, 1970 July 6, [Lynnbrook, N.Y.] to Emma Gray Trigg, Richmond, Va. | University of Michigan | |
referencedIn | Trigg, Emma Gray White. Letter, 1970 Aug. 13, Abingdon, Va., to [Julius] Rothman, [Lynbrook, N.Y.] | University of Michigan |
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associatedWith | Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958 |
associatedWith | MacDonald, Edgar E. |
associatedWith | Rothman, Julius Lawrence. |
associatedWith | Trigg, Emma Gray White. |
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Birth 1915
Death 1980
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