James Swann

American draftsman and printmaker (1905–1985)
Person human Q47011915
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Summary

James Swann was born on July 31, 1905[1], in Merkel[2]. He died on January 15, 1985[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a printmaker[5] and draftsperson[6].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[7]
  • Sex or gender: male[8]
  • Family name: Swann[9]
  • Given name: James[10]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[11], WikiProject New York Public Library[12]
  • Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Victoria[13], Minneapolis Institute of Art[14], Art Institute of Chicago[15], National Gallery of Art[16], Smithsonian American Art Museum[17], Print Collection[18], Bryn Mawr College Special Collections[19]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[20]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[21]

FAQs

Where was James Swann born?

James Swann was born in Merkel[2].

Where did James Swann die?

James Swann passed away in Chicago[4].

What did James Swann do for work?

James Swann worked as a printmaker[5] and draftsperson[6].

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