Kenyon Cox

American artist (1856-1919)
Person human Q933739
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Kenyon Cox

Summary

Kenyon Cox is a human[1]. He was born in Warren[2]. He was born on October 27, 1856[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on March 17, 1919[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], writer[8], art historian[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Kenyon Cox was born in Warren[2].
  • Kenyon Cox died in New York City[4].
  • Kenyon Cox was born on October 27, 1856[3].
  • Kenyon Cox died on March 17, 1919[5].
  • Burial took place at Cornish[12].
  • Kenyon Cox's father was Jacob Dolson Cox[13].
  • Kenyon Cox's mother was Helen Clarissa Finney[14].
  • Among Kenyon Cox's spouses was Louise Cox[15].
  • A child of Kenyon Cox was Allyn Cox[16].
  • Kenyon Cox held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Kenyon Cox worked as a painter[6].
  • Kenyon Cox worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Kenyon Cox worked as a writer[8].
  • Kenyon Cox's professions included art historian[9].
  • Kenyon Cox worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Kenyon Cox's field of work was painting[18].
  • Among Kenyon Cox's employers was Art Students League of New York[19].
  • Kenyon Cox's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20].
  • A notable student of Kenyon Cox was Kenneth Hayes Miller[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Kenyon Cox is Study for Central Frieze - Law Reigns - in New York Appellate Courtroom[22].
  • Kenyon Cox received the Temple Silver Medal / 2nd Place[23].
  • Kenyon Cox was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[24].
  • Kenyon Cox is recorded as male[25].
  • Kenyon Cox's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Kenyon Cox's genre is portrait[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Kenyon Cox's place of birth was Warren[2]. He was born on October 27, 1856[3]. His father was Jacob Dolson Cox[13]. His mother was Helen Clarissa Finney[14].

Education

Kenyon Cox was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20]. He studied under Jean-Léon Gérôme[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], writer[8], art historian[9], and university teacher[10]. Kenyon Cox's field of work was painting[18]. Among his employers was Art Students League of New York[19]. A notable student of him was Kenneth Hayes Miller[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Kenyon Cox is Study for Central Frieze - Law Reigns - in New York Appellate Courtroom[22].

Recognition

Kenyon Cox received the Temple Silver Medal / 2nd Place[23].

Personal Life

Kenyon Cox was married to Louise Cox[15]. A child of him was Allyn Cox[16].

Death and Burial

Kenyon Cox died on March 17, 1919[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[29]. He is buried at Cornish[12].

Why It Matters

Kenyon Cox ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Kenyon Cox born?

Kenyon Cox was born in Warren[2].

Where did Kenyon Cox die?

Kenyon Cox died in New York City[4].

Who were Kenyon Cox's parents?

Kenyon Cox's father was Jacob Dolson Cox[13]. Kenyon Cox's mother was Helen Clarissa Finney[14].

Who was Kenyon Cox married to?

Kenyon Cox's spouses include Louise Cox[15].

What did Kenyon Cox do for work?

Kenyon Cox worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], writer[8], art historian[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Kenyon Cox go to school?

Kenyon Cox was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20].

What awards did Kenyon Cox receive?

Honors received include Temple Silver Medal / 2nd Place[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [29] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.
  26. [21] . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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