William Edouard Scott collection 1930-1960

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William Edouard Scott collection 1930-1960

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Muralist, portrait artist, illustrator, painter. Graduate of the Chicago Art Institute, studied with Henry O. Tanner in Paris. Collection consists of clippings, diplomas and certificates, and news clippings documenting Scott's artistic endeavors. Personal papers include agreements for works to be done in the District of Columbia by Scott, 1943; and letters between Scott and Florida A & M College regarding work done by Scott for them.

.5 lin. ft.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Scott, William E. (William Edouard), 1884-1964

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William Edouard Scott was born in Indianapolis in 1884. He moved to Chicago and attended the School of Art Institute of Chicago. During his time in Chicago he painted murals around the city, one of which was Commerce, which is still lauded today as remarkable. He learned much of his palette and impressionist technique, during his travels to France. While abroad he studied at the Académie Julien and Académie Colarossi and was mentored by Henry O. Tanner, a famous African American artist who mov...