William E. Scott : artist file.

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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...