Wilson, Gilbert Brown, 1907-1991.

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Trained as muralist, b. in Terre Haute, Ind. in 1907, d. 1991. From 1940s-1960s worked in various media to interpret MOBY DICK visually.

From the description of Gilbert Brown Wilson musical drama "The White Whale," and gallery program , 1949 and undated. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 641293278

Gilbert Brown Wilson (b. Mar. 4, 1907, Terre Haute, Indiana-d. Jan. 16, 1991, Fankfort, Kentucky), American painter known for his large-scale murals.

From the description of Wilson, Gilbert Brown, 1907-1991 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10600830

Gilbert Brown Wilson (1907-1991) was born in Terre Haute, Ind. and trained as a muralist. From the 1940s to the 1960s he worked in various media to interpret Moby Dick visually.

From the guide to the Gilbert Brown Wilson musical drama "The White Whale, " and gallery program, 1949 and undated, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)

Role Title Holding Repository
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associatedWith Melville, Herman, 1819-1891. person
associatedWith Young, Art, 1866-1943. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Subject
Art and literature
Musicals
Musicals
Whaling in art
Occupation
Activity

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Birth 1907

Death 1991

English

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