William Gropper

American artist (1897-1977)
Person human Q972080
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William Gropper

Summary

William Gropper is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on December 3, 1897[3]. He passed away in Manhasset[4]. He died on January 6, 1977[5]. He worked as a lithographer[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], caricaturist[9], and fresco painter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • William Gropper's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • William Gropper died in Manhasset[4].
  • William Gropper was born on December 3, 1897[3].
  • William Gropper died on January 6, 1977[5].
  • William Gropper held citizenship in United States[12].
  • William Gropper's professions included lithographer[6].
  • William Gropper worked as a painter[7].
  • William Gropper's professions included illustrator[8].
  • William Gropper's professions included caricaturist[9].
  • William Gropper worked as a fresco painter[10].
  • William Gropper was educated at National Academy of Design[13].
  • William Gropper's education included a stint at Parsons School of Design[14].
  • A notable work attributed to William Gropper is Migration[15].
  • William Gropper received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
  • William Gropper was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[17].
  • William Gropper is recorded as male[18].
  • William Gropper's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Gropper's Commons category is recorded as William Gropper[20].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].
  • William Gropper's family name is recorded as Gropper[22].
  • William Gropper's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Gropper studied under George Bellows[24].
  • William Gropper's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • William Gropper's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26].
  • William Gropper's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Gropper's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on December 3, 1897[3].

Education

Educated at National Academy of Design[13], an art academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Parsons School of Design[14], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1896[34]. William Gropper studied under George Bellows[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lithographer[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], caricaturist[9], and fresco painter[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Gropper is Migration[15].

Recognition

William Gropper received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].

Death and Burial

William Gropper died on January 6, 1977[5]. He passed away in Manhasset[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].

Why It Matters

William Gropper ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was William Gropper born?

Born in New York City[2], William Gropper…

Where did William Gropper die?

William Gropper died in Manhasset[4].

What did William Gropper do for work?

William Gropper worked as lithographer[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], caricaturist[9], and fresco painter[10].

Where did William Gropper go to school?

William Gropper was educated at National Academy of Design[13] and Parsons School of Design[14].

What awards did William Gropper receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files
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    Has works in the collection The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery of Art +14
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