
American, 1856–1919
Kenyon Cox (1856–1919) was an American artist who worked as a painter, illustrator, muralist, writer, and teacher. Born in Warren, Ohio, he studied art in Cincinnati and Philadelphia before moving to Paris in 1877, where he attended the École des Beaux-Arts and traveled in France and Italy. Cox later settled in New York, where he taught at the Art Students League, designed its logo, and contributed illustrations and art criticism to publications. He spent most of his career in New York, influencing art education and reaching a broad audience through his writing and illustrations.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Kenyon Cox · Wikidata Q933739
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