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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associatedWith Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958 person
associatedWith MacDonald, Edgar E. person
associatedWith Rothman, Julius Lawrence. person
associatedWith Trigg, Emma Gray White. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Virginia--Richmond
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Painters
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Birth 1915

Death 1980

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