Antonio Frasconi

Uruguayan American woodcut artist, book illustrator (1919–2013)
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Antonio Frasconi

Summary

Antonio Frasconi is a human[1]. He was born in Buenos Aires[2]. He was born on April 28, 1919[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 8, 2013[5]. He worked as a printmaker[6], illustrator[7], designer[8], graphic designer[9], and typographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Antonio Frasconi was born in Buenos Aires[2].
  • Antonio Frasconi passed away in New York City[4].
  • Antonio Frasconi was born on April 28, 1919[3].
  • Antonio Frasconi was born on January 1, 1919[12].
  • Antonio Frasconi died on January 8, 2013[5].
  • Among Antonio Frasconi's spouses was Leona Pierce[13].
  • Antonio Frasconi held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Antonio Frasconi held citizenship in Uruguay[15].
  • Antonio Frasconi worked as a printmaker[6].
  • Antonio Frasconi's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Antonio Frasconi worked as a designer[8].
  • Antonio Frasconi's professions included graphic designer[9].
  • Antonio Frasconi's professions included typographer[10].
  • Antonio Frasconi worked as a painter[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonio Frasconi is The World Upside Down: Ox in Net[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonio Frasconi is Monotypes and Woodcuts by Antonio Frasconi[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonio Frasconi is Alhambra VIII[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonio Frasconi is Day and Night[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonio Frasconi is Vintage - Triptych[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonio Frasconi is Christmas Card: Happy Greetings[22].
  • Antonio Frasconi received the Guggenheim Fellowship[23].
  • Antonio Frasconi is recorded as male[24].
  • Antonio Frasconi's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Antonio Frasconi's residence is recorded as South Norwalk[26].
  • Antonio Frasconi's family name is recorded as Frasconi[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Antonio Frasconi was born in Buenos Aires[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 28, 1919[3] and January 1, 1919[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include printmaker[6], illustrator[7], designer[8], graphic designer[9], typographer[10], and painter[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The World Upside Down: Ox in Net[17], a print[28], in United States[29], founded in 1952[30]; Monotypes and Woodcuts by Antonio Frasconi[18]; Alhambra VIII[19]; Day and Night[20]; Vintage - Triptych[21]; and Christmas Card: Happy Greetings[22].

Recognition

Antonio Frasconi received the Guggenheim Fellowship[23].

Personal Life

Antonio Frasconi was married to Leona Pierce[13].

Death and Burial

Antonio Frasconi died on January 8, 2013[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Antonio Frasconi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Antonio Frasconi born?

Antonio Frasconi's place of birth was Buenos Aires[2].

Where did Antonio Frasconi die?

Antonio Frasconi passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Antonio Frasconi married to?

Antonio Frasconi's spouses include Leona Pierce[13].

What did Antonio Frasconi do for work?

Antonio Frasconi worked as printmaker[6], illustrator[7], designer[8], graphic designer[9], and typographer[10].

What awards did Antonio Frasconi receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . authority file of the National Library of Uruguay. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . purchase.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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