Oldfield, Otis, 1890-1969

Otis Oldfield (1890-1969) was a painter and teacher from San Francisco, Calif.

From the description of Otis Oldfield letters and photograph, 1913, 1925-1926. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 317592453

Painter; San Francisco, Calif.

From the description of Oral history interview with Otis Oldfield, 1965 May 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220229026

Painter, teacher; San Francisco, California.

From the description of Otis Oldfield papers, 1913-1926. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122546038

Painter, teacher; San Francisco, California.

Oldfield went to Paris in 1909 where he studied briefly at the Academie Julian. He remained in France until 1924, serving in the French army during World War I, and after the war was exhibiting at the Salon des Independents and the Salon d' Automne. He taught at the California School of Fine Arts, 1925-1942, and became known for his talents as a bookbinder as well as painter. He taught at the California College of Arts and Crafts, 1945-1951 and privately until his death.

From the description of Otis Oldfield papers, 1910-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86118573