James Thrall Soby

born 1906; Assistant curator of the Museum of Modern Art, New York after Alfred Barr's firing in 1943. (1906–1979)
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James Thrall Soby

Summary

James Thrall Soby is a human[1]. He was born on 1906[2]. He died on January 1, 1979[3]. He worked as an art collector[4], patron of the arts[5], and art historian[6].

Key Facts

  • James Thrall Soby was born on 1906[2].
  • James Thrall Soby died on January 1, 1979[3].
  • James Thrall Soby held citizenship in United States[7].
  • James Thrall Soby's professions included art collector[4].
  • James Thrall Soby's professions included patron of the arts[5].
  • James Thrall Soby's professions included art historian[6].
  • James Thrall Soby held the position of trustee[8].
  • James Thrall Soby is recorded as male[9].
  • James Thrall Soby's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • James Thrall Soby's family name is recorded as Soby[11].
  • James Thrall Soby's given name is recorded as James[12].
  • James Thrall Soby's described by source is recorded as James Soby, 72, Art Connoisseur And Trustee of Modern Museum[13].
  • James Thrall Soby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[14].
  • James Thrall Soby's owner of is recorded as Grapes[15].
  • James Thrall Soby's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[16].
  • James Thrall Soby's has works in the collection is recorded as Art Institute of Chicago[17].
  • James Thrall Soby's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[18].

Body

Origins and Family

James Thrall Soby was born on 1906[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[4], patron of the arts[5], and art historian[6]. James Thrall Soby held the position of trustee[8].

Death and Burial

James Thrall Soby died on January 1, 1979[3].

FAQs

What did James Thrall Soby do for work?

James Thrall Soby worked as art collector[4], patron of the arts[5], and art historian[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . James Soby, 72, Art Connoisseur And Trustee of Modern Museum. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . moma.org. Retrieved . moma.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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    Date of birth +1906-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Kallías id PE00343429
    Occupation art collector, patron of the arts, art historian
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